13 - Does He Know?

Aurora’s Point Of View:

As I entered my dimly lit room, the oppressive weight of the day seemed to lift slightly, replaced warm relief.. Eliza, who was seated at a small table near the window, with her dark hair pulled back into a tight braid, stood up on seeing me.

“My princess. You’re back! I’m so sorry. I wanted to help you. But Lady Catarina set up guards to keep an eye on me. ”She began to ramble, but I just crumbled on my bed.

“Let me see your hands. “She spoke as she rushed to kneel in front of me. Her face fell when she took my hands and tears filled her eyes.

“My precious lady. I’ll run you a bath now. “She said as she sprung up but before she could take a step towards the bathroom, I took hold of her wrist.

“ I need to talk to you. ”I said softly with my voice carrying the weight of exhaustion.

Eliza looked at me, her expression shifting from worry to fear. She gently sat back on the floor and looked up at me.

“What’s wrong? ”She asked, and I gulped.

I hesitated for a mo