CHAPTER 36

"Do you think we should have taken some guards at least?" Hope asked as she jumped over a protruding root, grabbing Harley's attention as he blinked curiously at her. "I thought you were stronger than the men back there?" Harley chuckled as he walked behind her while. She sighed out with a grin as she turned fully to Harley. "I am-" she froze as she fully turned to him, nearly coming into contact with his lips. They but th stood, shocked as they stared into each others eyes, neither of them clearly expecting they would actually be this close. As a matter of fact, Harley just really didn't put that much space between then for precaution. "W-Why are you so close...?" Hope darted her eyes down to his lips only to suddenly gasp as she jerked back and covered her mouth in terror, facing away from him. ... Did I just.... Hope paused in terror, feeling an uneasy feeling settle into her stomach. A sudden feeling of guilt filled her entire body as she felt her heart suddenly thud against