Bab 140: Swollen Eyes

(From Blue's Perspective)

"Your Highness, are you awake?"

Hearing the familiar voice, I slowly opened my eyes and found Ruby's face hovering over mine. My head felt lighter, but my throat hurt a bit. Perhaps it was because I yelled at Demetrius last night.

"Your eyes are swollen, Your Highness," Ruby said. "And there are marks on your wrists... What happened? Are you alright?"

"Y-Yes, I am... I want to t-take a bath...," I said. 

"Yes, Your Highness. Can you walk?" she asked and helped me wear a robe. 

"Hmm..."

"No need. You get out," he said, looking at Ruby. "I will take her."

"Dem..."

He touched the side of my face and rubbed his thumb over my left eye. "Did you cry in your sleep?"

"I... don't k-know..."

He sighed and picked me up in bridal style from the bed. I did not protest. Though I was reluctant to believe him, I still craved his warmth. Perhaps I had gone crazy.