Chapter 132. Let's... Tonight... Together...

"Thanks," Ludwig immediately walked away from the bustling crowd. The village head directed his villagers to return to their homes, giving space to these two men whom they now greatly feared in the village.

Ludwig hurried inside and found Elle sitting on the floor, clutching her knees, trembling.

The man hurried towards his lover, paying no mind to his own cold, dampened body. "Darling?" his gentle voice made Elle raise her head, tears streaming down her face.

"Ludwig... I... I Hikss... hiksss..." she sobbed softly.

Ludwig knelt immediately and embraced her tightly. He held Elle's trembling form close, stroking her back gently, trying to soothe the woman he loved dearly.

His heart ached terribly seeing Elle like this.

"Forgive me, darling... Forgive me..." Ludwig murmured incessantly, asking for forgiveness. He had vowed to always protect his woman, yet tonight, he had failed, allowing Elle to go through this.

Elle shook her he