Chapter 9 Aggravating, Confusing Feelings

“Elsida!” Julien barked as he pulled her to his chest away from the curb.
“Do you have a death wish?” Julien rasped, his eyes roaming Elsida’s face for any trace of the thoughts swirling in her head.
Elsida’s heart thrummed wildly, fear evident in her features, “I’m fine, i just slipped” she said blinking rapidly.