Chapter 398: Scared of the Dark

Amalia Amalia hated the dark, and she hated stairs. This one was two things she despised most put together. She felt lost, and being surrounded by what she hated only made it worse. It felt as though she was walking down endlessly, going in circles, always returning to the same starting point. Even though she could see everything, the darkness made her feel blind. She stumbled around for a few minutes, trying to watch her step. The stairs seemed to descend forever into the depths of the Earth. Eventually, she felt an arm around her waist, holding her up. “Connor?” she called out. She reached for him and found his eyes sparkling with amusement. He hadn’t quite dropped her yet, but eventually, he pulled her closer to his chest. “Now is not the time to be cute, little thing. Keep your eyes open and your feet on the ground. I need you to be fierce. Can you do that for me?” She nodded, not trusting her voice. “Good girl.” He set her down, his large hand brushing her hip intentionall