Chapter 124

Artemisia POV

Cayden growls, increasing his pace as he drags me through the hallways and back to our room. “Don’t tell me this here, babe. I’m still fighting not to rip his fucking head off for locking you away when you felt sick.” 

I halt in my tracks, making my entire entourage gasp as they nearly run into us. Laying a hand on his cheek, I smile at him. “It’s all good. I’m safe now, right? Also, would you please stop running?” 

“Sorry,” he grumbles, leaning into my touch. “I’m just a bit anxious.” 

Getting onto my tiptoes, I kiss his lips gently, and we start walking again. I really wanted to comfort him, but I also know that the walls have eyes and such little gestures are important for the judges to see to make us win our case. 

They need to see that I’m