“I promise you that I will never leave you again.” He told her.

Aurora looked up at him in surprise. Had he just given her some sort of promise? Could that really mean something? She suddenly felt shy. She was used to being treated like a fragile doll, but now she wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. She smiled uncertainly and gave him a tentative nod.

“I believe you.” She said.

She didn’t know why she trusted him. She didn’t even trust herself. She remembered the last time he promised to keep her safe. She couldn’t help but doubt the sincerity of his promises. Maybe she should wait until she...