It's Simon. He standing in the door way looking shocked. Vlad huffs, sliding his fingers out of my mouth, he shoves me away from him. I stumble into Simon who now looks appalled. I cover my face with my hands because I'm ugly crying. I go to move away from him because I can tell he's uncomfortable. He wraps his arms around me gently "It's alright, love. Its going to be okay." I'm leaning on Simon for support. I probably shouldn't be but he's the only one that has shown me any kindness so I take what I can get. Vladimir must have slipped out of the room while I had my face buried in Simons chest. He gently rubs my upper back to calm me down. My breathing slows and I start to feel like I can stand on my own again. I lean away from his chest and try avoid eye contact. "Your arms... " Simon doesn't even have to ask how it happened. "Alexander sent me here to escort you around the castle. I think the master would want to heal you first..." I can't bear the thought of seeing Alexander at this very moment. "Oh no! I do not want him to see me like this. I'm a mess... and he already thinks I'm not worth the trouble. He might just hand me over to... " I cover my face to stop the tears from coming. "Please Ms. Veronica, do not cry. Does it hurt? If it is not too painful we could let them heal naturally. I could heal you but that would involve biting you. If Alex found out there would be hell to pay." I still can't look him in the eye... "I'll be okay. I wouldn't want to put you out anymore than I already have." We stand in silence for a few moments. "Veronica, I'm going to give you some time to yourself. I will wait outside your door so there is nothing to worry about." Simon touches my shoulder so softly. I look up at him. "Thank you... " Now it's his turn to avoid my eyes. "When you're ready I will show you around." He walks out. I linger in the silence. I've never felt so broken.