Chapter 97: All I Can Say
REAGAN POV
I stood right out the tent where Heather was busy tending to Dahlia. I had stood outside, listening to her cry for ours before it turned into sniffles and finally it became quiet.
Fuck! I still can’t believe what had happened. She just riled me up and I thought I was going to pull a joke on her but instead of that I had thrown her inside the river. I had thought she was joking, I mean what kind of princess doesn’t know how to swim? They have a huge pool back at the castle!
But I’ll never forget that look on her face, the look of pure terror as I threw her in the river! It was the first time I would be seeing it on her since I’ve known her and I’m afraid to say it will haunt me for days.
Heaving at a sigh, I raked a hand through my hair as guilt ate me up from the inside.
Gods above, I fucked up!
I have witnessed Dahlia in both anger and fury while she harshly cursed me without hesitation. The strength she displays in confronting a Kashkil warrior bigger than herself without faltering was very impressive.
I have never witnessed terror within her. Not like that and the worst part it was because of me.
Leaning my back on a tree nearby, I glance up at the worn night sky waiting for Heather to come outside. I could still hear gentle soothing voice inside as she tried to placate Dahlia who had remained quiet even though I longed to hear her voice and I do not care if she threatened me again.