Golden rays of light passed through the pane. Noah was lying beside Raeliana, keeping her in his warm embrace. Her head nestled on Noah's arms. The knights stationed on the quarters had a good glance at duke with a noble lady. It was their first time to see the duke acting mushy. It was already afternoon and Raeliana wasn't able to go home. The sun was already setting down yet she was still at the palace.
On the other hand, her mother was pacing back and forth and waiting anxiously for her daughter's return. Apart from the message sent by Noah, there was no notice came. She was worried that her daughter had struck an accident on her way back home. She couldn't get in touch of Justin who was in the midst of battle in the Northern part of empire. She was praying for her daughter's safety and wellness.
Lady Mcmillan have always been caring towards Raeliana. Whether the novel Raeliana acts fiercely, she was setting the distance close. Even though her daughter was excruciatingly pain in the head, she loved her as if she was the most perfect daughter in the world. There once a scene where she had a fight with other higher ranking nobles because of her daughter's prick attitude. She had disgraced their family's name but insisted that it wasn't her daughter's fault. Her sense of righteousness was vague when it comes to her daughter. Unluckily, the daughter doesn't appreciate her mother's sacrifice. She died without having a second glance to her mother. Miserable till the end.
Back to the palace, Noah seems to be awake now. The problem is, he couldn't even lift his arms or Raeliana might be disturbed. Instead, he was resting until she opened her eyes. His wish comes true. She weakly opened her eyes and had stumbled a pair of yellow eyes. His black hair locks veiled the half of his face. She tamped her strengthless fingers onto his cheeks. He snatched out her fingers and placed it on his chest.
"Thank God you're conscious now."
His worries was flashed away by a pair of emerald eyes. The knights have conveyed the lady's current state. The first man entered was the king, "You've regained consciousness at last." Raeliana's vision weren't that clear enough to recognize the king, but nodded her answer. "At last, huh.." she thought.
A day had passed before she came to her mind again. It took half a day to secure the pierced part and to transfer the blood. She tried to move an inch but she felt a sting on her heart. Was she really saved? The last thing she saw was Noah came and caught her before she fell to the ground. She could not recall any memories after that.