Chapter 37 - The Hooded Intruder

"Deceive." The word slipped past her lips and her hands reached to his, trying to pull them away. "Stop saying these words to me. Stop getting into my head. Stop deceiving me!" She snapped and he let her go.

Her heart was racing, her breathing loud.

The light of the moon and the glowing blue gems that lined the cave, reflected in the water and bounced on the cave walls.

"Are you in doubt of my affections? Let me prove--"

"No. I am in doubt of mine and you will stop interfering with these manipulative lines of yours. Stop getting into my head, let me think. I have to do this alone."

"Manipulative?" That word stung. "Donna, I play no games with my sincere words. Yes, my past puts me in the wrong light but do not shut me away in such a cruel way. Give me a chance. I know I do not deserve it but please be merciful."