I won't hurt you; I could never hurt you, Annie. I didn't mean-" The King murmured close to my ear. He purred vigorously, dropping his face in my neck as he tucked me against him. I was cuddled in his arms. My whole body shouted to run, and I began to tingle. My fingers niggled to paw at my skin to stop the quakes shaking my nerves.
"You're not in trouble, my love," The King murmured before he began purring, the sound vibrating against my side, and I felt my pulse easing back. I found it odd his purr affected me, like a muscle relaxant. My whole body turned careless as my head dropped on his chest. The drone hushing away my shakes.
"That is all there is to it, Annie. I really want to make sure to watch what I say," He mumbles.
"I forget where you come from. You never have to fear me, An
