Chapter 37. Possession or Love?

“Zahra,” he called out

“Yes... y-y-yess?” She abruptly replied. She couldn’t help but stutter. There was something about him that forced her mouth to stutter. His beautiful grey eyes. His dominant persona. And his deep rich voice.

“Calm down. Relax first then speak.” He commanded. His voice was unexpectedly soft. She only expected harshness from him. That subtle change in his voice did not go unnoticed by her and that calmed her nerves more. His subtle and slight change in his tone gave her the hope that he won’t be hurting her. She had already endured enough at his hands. She didn’t want another reason for her fear to be increased.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her irregular breaths were back again in their symmetry. Her heartbeat normalized. The wave of goosebumps that she was having was gone. Her shoulders slumped down and she visibly relaxed. She could not hear her heartbeat in her ears anymore.<