At first, when Skender woke up, he couldn't open his eyes. His eyelids felt glued together and he could barely lift his hand to rub them. He sensed Rayven's presence in the room who took notice of his slight movements.
"Skender? Are you awake?"
It seemed like he called the other lords because soon he sensed more people in the room. They tried to wake him up, but he just couldn't open his eyes and their voices were distant.
"We should be careful and ready in case his other side wakes up." He heard one of them say.
As they continued to discuss and wonder about his current state, Skender was slowly pulled back into the darkness. When he woke up again, he made another attempt, and this time he was able to open his eyes.
He felt a damp cloth gently rub over his arm. Turning his head, he found his maid washing his body.
Bathing in bed? How long was he gone?
He shifted and she gazed up. "Your Majesty."
