#Chapter 43 Nightmares and More

“I understand, King Harvey. Can we sleep now?” I ask as I lie back down. King Harvey checks the candle he has taken out of my hand and blows it out. He lays down beside me, then pulls me into his chest. The overwhelming feeling of love and protection relaxes me instantly. “I love you, Elena. Goodnight.” “I love you, King Harvey. Goodnight.” I am off to sleep in maybe five minutes. The dream I have is weightless but peaceful. I awoke to sudden feral shouting. “Harvey!! Harvey!!!” His mother howls as she pounds on the front door. Sitting straight up in bed, I am shoved down by King Harvey instantly. “Down, Elena.” King Harvey commands as he removes his hand from my chest. He motions for me to lie down, and I do, looking him in the eyes for some kind of explanation. He presses his finger to his lips and moves to the front door, my dagger in his grasp. “Mother, I am trying to sleep.” King Harvey replies respectfully. “That HUMAN!!!! Will cost us the family! Will co