Édouard woke up in the late evening and found Charlotte still with him on the bed. Her leg was above his, but she was facing the ceiling. He rubbed his hands before stroking them over his face.
He felt much better than before. All his worries suddenly disappeared. His mind was clearer and he knew what he had to do. Slowly, he moved Charlotte's leg away from above his and leaned down to kiss her forehead. As soon as his lips contacted her skin, she opened her eyes.
"You awake?" Charlotte rubbed her eyes for a brief moment.
"Yes. Thank you for staying by my side," Édouard said.
"Don't say thank you," Charlotte stated and realized it was already evening. She recalled how Damien had told her he would leave the palace by the evening, so without wasting any other second, she revealed it to Édouard.
"What?!" He exclaimed and told Charlotte he would soon be back.
"I am also coming," Charlotte said and they both got out of the bed. They hastily dressed up and rushed to see Damien.
