"Listen to me, Tasia. If you mind, I won't insist. I don't want you to feel pressure from this," Hadyan interrupted the empress's daydream by stroking her soft cheek.
"No.. I don't mind it, Hadyan. Please help me with this. I want to cooperate." Tasia answered fast. Even though she was afraid, she didn't want to be like this forever.
Hadyan nodded with a gentle smile, "That's my girl.. Come here," He pulled Tasia's arm to sit on the carpet and looked at her deeply in the eyes, "Anastasia, listen to me.. I'll do it very slowly. My eyes won't leave your face either. If you feel that fear coming back, I want you to tell me right away. I'll stop right then." he explained.
"O-Okay.. I understand," Tasia nodded nervously.
Hadyan smiled and rubbed the empress' cheek, "Good. Please don't be nervous because you are with me now. You know everything will be alright when you are with me.." he whispered. His gentle treatment made Tasia feel calm.
