"The... The Chronicles of Beasts?" Philip murmured, disbelief evident in his eyes as he stared into the determined eyes of his Lady. "W- Why, My Lady?... Why do you want—"
"I was adducted last night, Philip."
His body stilled like a bucket of ice water was dumped on his being by her words. "W- What?..." His voice was barely a whisper.
"Did you really think I ran away, Philip?"
"Oh dear no, My Lady! I know you would never. But... But I can not help but question why. Why would anyone adduct you? Who would? For what purpose?"
"Those are questions even I do not have the answers for, Philip. But that is not the part of my concern right now."
"Huh?" His head crooked in confusion.
About parting her lips to speak, Philip immediately grasped her hand and pulled her forward. "Pardon my foolishness, My Lady," he led her to the cushion seat he was previously on, motioning her to sit as he squatted next to her.
