Chapter 37

I Hugged My Flaw

Bai descended from her carriage with one not-so-graceful jump, the empty courtyard guarding us from the slimes of court. She whirled her head around to check her surroundings before catching my eyes. A smile so wide it must have hurt. A sharp exhale steaming in front of her face.

Breaking into a run, robes flaring at her sides, she threw herself at me, draping her arms over my neck. I receded a step, folding my ar......