Ruby
“I’ll never doubt you again,” Atwood says as he holds my face in his hands. A soft smile plays on my lips as I lean my cheek against his palm.
For the first time, I feel confident that Atwood is on my side. Now that I know that there is no curse and that Atwood will protect me from being poisoned, I feel as though I can finally rest easily.
On the way back to the castle, I realize how exhausted I am from everything that has happened recently and fall asleep on Atwood’s shoulder, the taste of his kiss still lingering on my lips.
I’m awoken back at the castle by a gentle kiss on my forehead.
“We’re here,” Atwood says softly as I open my eyes. “Do you want me to carry you to bed?”
I nod, still exhausted from the stress of the past few days and the pancakes in my b
