Chapter 73 Doubt

(Aiden’s POV)

There was too much turmoil going around in the palace today. As much as I wanted to focus my head, I can't seem to understand what to do. I needed time to think, and I wanted to do it where I could see my mate.

I slightly squeezed my mate’s hand that was resting on the bed. I have never needed her so bad.

At that moment, I felt her finger move, a clear sign that she’s waking up. I immediately pulled my head up to look at her. Her eyelids are twitching like they're about to open their eyes. I smiled, a hint of happiness on my face. She’s waking up.

"Migumi," I whispered, my voice hoarse with concern, "You're awake. Are you alright?"

Migumi weakly opened her eyes, squinting in adjustment to the light from the lights. She slowly nodded. "I'm fine," she said, her gaze fixed on me. "I… I killed Lady Arianne.”

My breath caught in my throat. I know about the incident, the whispers of a confrontation, a struggle, but I didn't dare to believe it. I didn't want to believe that Mig