After her bathe they went on to sit in the dining room where the dinner was set by the maids.
Emma looked disheartened by the event while Sarah looked confused while something completely different was seen on Priscilla's face. She didn't mind seeing Salviana in pain.
Then they had a silent meal for the first time since they met, after their silent meal, Salviana seemed barely able to keep her eyes open. She was exhausted, her spirit worn thin.
Alaric, sensing her longing for rest, stood and effortlessly lifted her from her seat. She made no protest, only curling into his arms as he carried her to the bedroom.
The quiet that enveloped them felt heavy, weighed down by unspoken words and emotions that lingered between them.
Gently, he placed her on the bed, where she tucked herself into a small, vulnerable shape.
