A few hours ago in the Castle…
"Is the lady still sleeping?" Leandro asked Rosalia in a worried tone.
He wasn't used to visiting his consort's chambers often. But he couldn't keep count of the number of times that he has visited Lady Aisha's since their last conversation at the Royal Chancery.
"Yes, your Majesty," Rosalia bowed down to him.
Leandro drew in a deep breath as he pinched his lower lip. It has been a day or two and Lady Aisha was not leaving her Chamber, which was so unlike her.
He glanced at the closed door of the Chamber, hesitating if he would wake her up or not.
"Do not worry about milady, my lord. She's a strong woman. I believe she will be back to her usual self in no time," Rosalia took courage to speak, perhaps trying to alleviate his distress.
To their surprise, they heard her familiar voice calling out for her servant, "Rosalia."