Chapter 29

• Chapter Twenty Nine
• Dave took her hand and tried to pull her down, but she refused, and tried to get out of his grip, he only tightened his hold, “Look over there.” he pointed to his left with the hand that held hers captive, his eyes fixed on her face, “I’ve been watching him the whole time.” he felt her hand relax as a calm set over her face, “he isn’t going to end up in the cage.” she sat down with a nervous laugh, placing her face in her free palm, “neither is anyone going to take him while I’m here.” He said solidly, his voice gentle.
• Maria looked up to meet his gaze and searched his eyes for a confirmation. He had been hinting at her fears as if he knew them. They had only been around each other for four days, and she hadn’t told him a word about her past, yet he spoke as if he knew every single detail, “What do you mean by that?” hoping he would lie to her, she wanted to play dumb and make sure he didn’t ask her questions she wasn’t ready to answer, nor pity her which she couldn’t stand, for the sake of Michael, she prayed he lied.