Chapter 46

Claude's Plan

"I-I don't understand." I released his hold from mine. "Claude, we are getting married. I thought you were going to help me to lead the brigade," I said, sounding disappointed.

All I thought was he could help me lead the brigade. I thought he had ideas to make me lead them, instead of General Cairo. He had inflated my hopes earlier and now, it deflated dramatically.

"That's the point," Claude stated and smiled which made me more confused.

"I don't understand." I shook my head, having no idea what he was trying to pinpoint right now.

Claude opened his palm and gestured to it, telling me that I should clasp my hand with him. I just creased my forehead, not moving and giving him the satisfaction to hold my hand again.

"Rachelle, if you want me to tell you my plan, you must hold my hand."

"Why?"

There was a sheepish grin plastered on his lips. "I want to hold it because it makes me calm and at ease." He slowly grabbed my hand