Chapter 116: Little by Little

{Music Recommendation ~ Little by Little ~ CHEEZE}

Silence, darkness, heartbeat, the sweet scent of lavender and rose, trickling water, and wet skin made up the bathroom in Morville Castle, where two people now sat drenched in water inside the bathtub.

Earlier during the gala night, Kael had taken the poisoned wine because he knew many eyes were on him, wanting to see if he was still strong or growing weaker. It was only when the wine touched his tongue that he detected the taste of ivy and nightshade. It would have been easier for his blood to dissolve if it had been just that, but newt and silver had been mixed together.