บท 81: The Meaning of 'My Woman'

Anna's first two days at sea were a torment. The relentless rocking of the ship made her stomach churn, and she spent every minute heaving in dizziness or retching into a bucket. To make matters worse, she was plagued by a series of vivid nightmares that left her shaking and sobbing in her sleep.

Kyren never left her side, holding her close and murmuring soothing words whenever she woke up in a panic. Despite his efforts, her cries and screams echoed through the ship each night, a piercing reminder of her agony.

The grand duke, clearly anxious by the trauma symptoms, ordered the rest of the entourage to keep their distance from them.

Only the healer and his assistant were allowed to enter the cabin, where they worked tirelessly to alleviate Anna's symptoms. The couple remained confined to their small quarters, the door shut tight against the crew's prying eyes.