Chapter 51 - - 51 : Are you a Crow?
'Insane.'
Leyla belatedly recalled a stark realisation about him.
'Yes. Duke Herhardt is insane.'
"Ouchhh!"
"You must answer me when I ask you a question."
Leyla's breathing was ragged as Matthias smirked and tugged at her hair. Unlike the time he chased and slammed her against the tree trunk, his touch was gentle. However, the shame and apprehension of being dragged by the hair muddled her mind and prevented her from noticing his loosened grip.
"Leyla."
His voice sounded huskier.
Leyla tried to step back, but the tree trunk blocked her escape. Although they had both run for quite a while, Matthias' breathing had already stabilized. Meanwhile, Leyla kept panting erratically. As her chest heaved up and down, the sensation of his towering, firm body grew apparent, further adding to her shame.
"Why..."
Leyla shoved his shoulder roughly, her voice shaking.