229 Ella Unravels A Bit

Even though Erom had awoken, his first instinct was still self-defense and he all but hauled whoever was grappling with him off roughly and rolling to his knees, grabbed his dagger to follow up. But the soft groan that emanated from whoever it was immediately jarred him back to reality. “Ella?” The girl remained still groaning for all she was worth. “You know, if this is what I get for checking on you because you were obviously having a bad dream, then maybe I just shouldn't care anymore.” Alarmed, the knight hurried over and scooped her into his arms. He half-feared that she would protest but the blond woman settled in like she belonged there. “I am sorry.” He began to apologise over and over again. “I didn't know it was you. I didn't even think about it at all.” Freidis and Friggins who were sitting out by the fire took one look at them and just continued with the other things they were doing like it wasn't such a sight to see. Ella did not look like she was ready to be set o