Chapter 400:
Her heart skipped a beat, and a slight warmth spread through her chest.
Her voice softened as she leaned closer.
âIâm fine, but look at youâ¦
Didnât I say? The arrow-poison frogâs venom is potent. The pill only prevents fatal harm. Why did you kick it so rashly?â
Her tone was gentle, her words floating softly, sweet as the first breezes of spring.
âAs long as youâre safe,â he replied, his raised eyebrows revealing his relief.
His slender fingers pressed firmly against his thigh as sweat dripped continuously from his brow.
After a brief struggle, he clenched his teeth and straightened up.
âWe should move on, no time to waste.â
Harlee raised an eyebrow. This man⦠She was never one to drag things out unnecessarily, and it was crucial to address the issue that had been bothering her for days.
Tonya, whose skills matched Harleeâs, frowned just slightly and said, âYou two stay here. Iâll go scout ahead.â With these words, Tonya dashed toward the nearby stream, her steps sure and swift on the smooth stones.
As Tonya disappeared, Rhysâ attention turned back to Harlee, concern evident in his voice.
âIs she going to be alright by herself?â
Harlee nodded. She chose not to disclose Tonyaâs expertise.
Actually, Tonya had crafted the pills they had just taken.
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Only Harlee and Tonyaâs mentor, the expert who had taught Tonya the craft of medicine, were aware of Tonyaâs pharmaceutical skills.
Harleeâs expression grew troubled.
Rhysâ lips parted slightly, about to speak, when Harleeâs soft hand landed gently on his shoulder, pressing him back against the tree. The movement caused his black T-shirt to shift slightly, exposing his sharply defined collarbone.
Rhys bowed his head, his gaze tender and gentle.
He looked at Harlee with unmistakable love, his eyes intense and full of passion.
Harlee tilted her head back, her smile widening as she noticed Rhysâ Adamâs apple move, a playful sparkle lighting up her eyes.
Her delicate fingers gently caressed his throat.
Rhys immediately tensed, swallowing hard.
Her touch was incredibly enticing! The prickly sensation he had felt before dissipated, replaced by a warmth that seemed to swell within him.
He tried to control his reaction, his voice low and slightly husky.
âWhatâs wrong?â
Harlee didnât reply, simply keeping her gaze fixed on him.
After a moment, she withdrew her hand and placed it over her heart.
In that instant, she realized her feelings.
As Harlee walked away, Rhys felt an unexplainable surge of happiness. Was she�
Harlee turned back to face him, her lips slightly parted.
âWould you like to enter a relationship with me?â she asked.
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