Author's note: this chapter is from Seraphina's point of view
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I was happy to see that Lazarus rushed out of the dining room. What is his problem? Is he not feeling well? More than once he looked like he is in agony, but after yesterday, there is no way that I will give him any ideas, so I kept to myself.
As much as I tried to ignore Lazarus, his gaze was burning my skin and I had a feeling that the only thing keeping him away from me was Aldus's presence. It was unsettling.
Suddenly, I became aware that I am relying on Aldus's protection. No. I am counting on it like it's a given and without him, I will feel… vulnerable and exposed.
"Do you need to go?"
Aldus smiled with amusement twirling in his steel-grey eyes. "Will you miss me?"
"Yes.", I admitted right away.
