What others saw as a huge bruise on her skin, she couldn't see it that way. She had endured worse her whole life, but how could she explain that to them? She finally looked at him and said, "L-last night..."
But he interjected, his voice sharp and filled with accusation, "You fainted, Eiravyne. Fainted. And all it took was a small confrontation. Do you understand how fragile that makes you look? You collapse at the slightest pressure"
Eiravyne's heart pounded in her chest, his sudden shift in tone catching her off guard.
She shook her head, confusion and hurt mingling in her eyes. " B-but..."
"Your actions were utterly heinous.Eira… Rest assured, the punishment for your crime will match its severity when you're capable of facing it." his voice was cold and resolute.
Ilkar turned around ready to leave her room.
