99 Scared

A shiver ran down her spine as she locked eyes with him, her heart pounding with fear. "Why are you scared? Don't you think I can hurt you if you go wrong?" he inquired, his voice laced with a hint of anger. Her throat felt dry as she struggled to form words, but they seemed to elude her. He continued to stare at her, his gaze piercing and unsettling, until finally, he took a step back. "You should leave. Now," he commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument. She didn't need to be told twice. With trembling hands, she fled from the room, her heart racing as she dashed back to the safety of her own room. Collapsing in front of the mirror, she pressed a hand to her chest, trying to steady her rapid breathing. Her face had turned pale, as if she had just seen a ghost. The encounter had left her shaken, her mind racing with unanswered questions and a lingering sense of unease. Just then, she heard a knock at the door. Hurrying over, she swung it open to find a maid wa