Chapter 60

Esmeralda Run! That one word resonated in my head, filling me with unusual energy as adrenaline gushed through my body, strengthening my weak legs. Did I just hear her? Did she just speak? Did she just tell me to come to her and touch her? Hiding my shaky hands in my pockets, I took a few steps away from her, observing her at a distance. "Come to me, touch me!" Those words filled my ears again, increasing the rate of my heartbeat. Those words sounded like an order, unlike the ones she told me before. It was mean, commanding, authoritative, cold and daring. Fear cloaked me like a garment as I stood rooted to a spot, unable to move, unable to decide. My curious but frightened eyes watched hers, refusing to blink for a second, afraid of what would happen if I took my eyes off her. A sound from her let out gasps from me as I turned the torchlight in her direction, observing her every move. She wouldn't hurt me, right? I was here to save her. Her tilted chin darted in my direction at once,