Bab 37: Uncovered

Jotham, Silveran Capital

2030.

'Did he mean it?' Hazel thought, unable to wrap her head around everything she'd just heard her fiance say. She watched his retreating figure until he was out of sight. Exhaling slowly, she pushed in the door to Yuka's chamber and walked in, her gaze resting on Yuka who was still lying on his bed, unmoving. He opened his eyes and she gasped.

"You're awake!" She breathed and rushed to his side. He remained silent as she helped him sit up. When she noticed the pain in his eyes, her heart faltered.

'Did he hear Caden's confession?' she thought.

"I should call the healers-" she said and started to move away, but he grabbed her hand. She turned to look at him, her gaze softening.

"Did you...hear..." Her voice trailed off when he lowered his gaze.

"I did," he rasped.

"Everything?"

He nodded slowly and she sat down on the bed, taking hold of his hand.