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In this gripping mystery/thriller novel, Damien and Bethy's love story transcends time, fueled by faith and bound together by fate. But their destiny is entwined in a sinister gam...
"Do you know how to ride a horse?" I asked bethy as I watched her get ready for the day.
"Yes, not very well though, but I had a few lessons back at home." She said with a smile on her face, and I found myself smiling at her in return.
She had that effect on me, something that no other person did.
"Well, we're going horse riding then." I said with a firm nod and called a guard to give them the orders to get my horse ready for the day.
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I first helped bethy get onto the horse before hopping on after her.
"Are you sure it's okay that we're both on him?" She asked, referring to my horse Fareed.
"It's perfectly fine. He's a strong one." I said confidently.
The evening breeze was warm to the skin, and the air was humid and fresh to breathe in.
Bethy laid her head against my chest while looking up at the sky.
"Thank you, Damien." She said in a voice soft as a fether as we came to a stop.
We were both at the waterfall, where we shared our first kiss. Just the thought of it made my heart gallop in joy and bring ease to my heart
This place was special to me, but it became more memorable ever since she came into the picture.
I mounted off fareed and helped her do the same.
I tied him to a tree and patted his soft, luscious hair before going to settle down beside Bethy on the cold grass.
"What for?" I asked.
"Thank you for everything." She said as tears filled her eyes.
I moved towards her and gently placed my palm against her cheek while wiping the single tear that came rolling down her beautiful eyes.
"You don't have to thank me, bethy. Your presence is enough for me." I whispered as i layed my forehead against hers.
"I love you." She said in a quiet tone, and my movements suddenly came to a halt.
Love
Such a strong word, which holds a divine, ethereal meaning to it.
She loves me?
It felt like I was in a beautiful dream as my heart skipped a momentary beat upon her words
"Say that again." I demanded lowly, almost sounding like a desperate man.
"I love you." She said in a shy tone while not meeting my eyes.
I gently lifted up her chin and with her permission, i crashed my lips against her soft ones as I pulled her closer to me. I wanted her to feel my love for her through my kiss, I wanted her to know the emotions she's been able to evoke within me for the past few weeks and I wanted her to know just how much I loved her too.
"I love you too, Amara." I replied back.
She moved her body towards mine and wrapped her arms around my neck.
"Amara?" She questioned once we broke our hug.
"What does that mean?"
"It means eternal, and i want us to be eternal, the only woman I want to see beside me for the rest of my life."
"You promise?" She asked while grazing my cheeks with her finger, all the while using her other hand to gently brush through my hair.
"I promise." I said while giving her a reassuring nod and pecking her lips to seal the promise.
We spent the rest of the evening together in complete and peaceful silence.
She eventually fell asleep, and I ended up taking her back to the palace.
I've never felt this content being with someone. Her mere presence is more than enough for me, and that day i vowed to protect her with everything in me
A/N Ewooo! This book is taking time. Please be patient with me. Thank you 😭
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