William pov contd.


    "You… i … you" it took me an eternity toe out from my daze. Did we just kiss! A kiss! It was ringing in my mind like a siren. My eyes were still fixed on her lips and I gulped, my adam apple moved, that made me even more embarrassed.??


    No matter how inexperienced I was, I knew this was a simple kiss, yet it felt so good as if I was on cloud nine. My eyes were burning with desire and passion. I wanted more of it, more of her touch. I moved my lips closer to have a better kiss this time when i heard her speaking,


    "I think your highness is much more dazed than i have expected." Her words broke the spell that had engulfed me. Only then did I realize what I was going to do.


    I looked at her with embarrassment, but there was only humor in her eyes as if she was enjoying my predicament.


    I wanted to kiss her lips and at the same time, I did not. I had never faced this foolish dilemma.


    My heart was beating so hard that it would soone out of my ribcage. We are lost in the middle of nowhere and at this time instead of behaving sanely, she was tempting me like a fool. I was falling in her trap.


    I coughed hard and looked at the other side, my hands were clenched so hard that soon it would bleed, I was having a hard time controlling my desire as a man, and I was sure my face had turned the mirror of my desires. I did not know what I should do to make me feel better, stay away from her ore closer.


    "The rain is much more controlled now. And I know the path, should we start walking or wait further?" she asked and I shook my head.


    I could not share this small space with her anymore.


    But then! I have to carry her in my arms, would it not be a torture again. Her touch was already making my thoughts go wild, but after the kiss, I did not think it would be a wise decision.


    I took a deep breath as I stood up and then bent to hold her but she shook her head and stood by herself.


    "I think I am better now. We both should walk so that we can get out of here speedily." She replied confidently and I raised a brow. The way she had fallen from the horse was too painful and she had multiple cuts and injuries on her back.


    "Are you sure?" I asked again, it would be a more muddy and sleeky path now.


    "I am stronger than you think, your highness." she replied as she held daggers in her hand ready for the battle.


    I shook my head but did not force her further. She was one hell of a queer girl. I still did not understand why in the world she kissed me all of the sudden.


    I held my sword too as we finally walked out of the hidden branches.


    "I think it is already middle of the night.'''' I replied as I looked at the stars twinkling in the sky.


    "Where are the knights?" she asked with annoyance.


    "They would be checking all the areas, so of course, it will take time. Are you sure about the path?" though i knew it was impossible to know the path just by crossing it once. Since all the paths in the woods look simr, I still wanted to trust her.


    "Yes, we just have to make sure that we do not cross paths with any beast. But what about Hundred? If we leave him here, he will not be able to survive." i looked back at the area where Hundred was still lying unconscious, it was a miracle that beasts did not hurt him.


    "Do you have knowledge of any herbs that could help him too?" though i knew that it was too much to ask for. I still felt hopeful looking at her and to my surprise and relief she nodded.


    "We need a few poisonous herbs and those that clean his stomach. I am sure he was fed something he could not digest and that thing is creating poison in his body." she started looking around.


    "We need many kinds of leaves, but I want your help with them. Go and sit with a hundred and caress him. He would not take the leaves easily given his condition. You need to convince him to take the leaves." I nodded as this was the only thing I could do.


    "Stay safe and do not go far." I warned as I walked towards Hundred. It was already looking unconscious but when I moved closer.


    It neighed and jerked like an animal whose life was at threat, I was sure he was not even recognising me.


    "Hundred, you need to be brave my boy.'''' I could see white bubbles forming near his mouth and my teeth gritted. This was the worst n someone had made till now.


    "Here, only you can convince him to eat this." Abigailes with some leaves in her hands after some time.


    I moved the leaves closer to his mouth but he needed to and tried to jerk away. He even tried to stand up but his body gave up.


    Abigail moved further and started caressing his mane.


    "You will be fine, we both will not let anything happen to you." I tried to assure him and Abi nodded as if she wanted to assure him too.


    It took a few minutes but finally his neighing stopped and he opened his mouth and took meds but after eating them he was looking unconscious again.


    "How much time would he take to feel better. If he is fine, we can take him with us. It will be easier that way"


    "He will still not be able to carry us."