Ileus curled his hand around her chin and tipped it up. She opened her eyes to see his face. His golden blue eyes looked into her sapphire blue one. He said, "Do you trust me, princess?"
She nodded even as tears continued to stream out of her eyes.
"Then let us go into the cave."
Anastasia sucked in a sharp breath. "No! Please let's not go."
Everyone in the group tensed. There was no guarantee that they would find another refuge soon.
Ileus brought his lips near her forehead and they were merely a few inches away from her. If she tipped her head a little back, he could kiss her on the lips. Her hand went to his fingers that were on her thighs beneath the cloak.
