61 Safe With Me

At first, it was supposed to be a straight and forward journey to the Dukedom. All of the men were tired and deserved to be back with their families—all of whom placed their utmost trust in Killorn.

Killorn didn't want Ophelia to suffer a day longer on this journey. He wanted her home as soon as possible. She should be bathing in the finest mineral water with essential oil distilled to perfection. 

Ophelia shouldn't be god damn shivering in a carriage with stained clothes and a huddled posture. He was certain she was trying her hardest to not cry again. They've been reunited for how many days now? Two? And she was in tears for all of it.

"Ophelia."