CHAPTER 23

MILA

"Stop," Mila ordered as she saw the boundary of Arthur's city loom ahead in the darkness.

"What happened?" Arthur asked, suddenly pulling the reins of the horse, bringing it to a halt.

"I think this is close enough," and sliding down from his horse, Mila gained distance from him. As she was about to move away, feeling sad from the distance, she felt a tug at her hand. Arthur had grabbed her fingers.

She looked back and saw the same look of sadness reflect in Arthur's eyes. They had spent the entire day in each other's company, cherished some incredible moments, but now it was time to get back to reality. And the reality was too bitter to bear. Arthur was someone else's mate and Mila was nothing but a mere human girl who was his servant of sorts.

"I don't want to part ways just yet," Arthur spoke heavily.

"My lord, it is time..." Mila's voice was a mere whisper. The dark had fallen and she could see sentry up ahead.

As she took back her hand and walked away, Arthur jumped from his