Chapter 117: Invalid

"Why are you still up?"

Iria Alewine shifted her gaze to the left when she heard Prince Orius's voice. She was standing on top of the pavilion in the palace and the Second Prince was making his way to her.

"I can't sleep," she replied. "So, I came out for some fresh air."

"Is it because we are leaving early at dawn tomorrow?" Orius Aventine asked as he stood beside her. "We will need days to reach Jerivia. You will surely need some good rest for that."

"You should also rest, Your Highness. Why did you come out?" Iria Alewine asked. She briefly glanced at the Second Prince before she shifted her gaze back to the enchanting view of the capital.

"I can't sleep either," the Second Prince replied. "We spent almost three months here and there is a long yet dangerous journey ahead of us. It's hard to sleep while thinking of that."