Chapter 84

AVERY

“ You can go. ” Aleister turns to the Healer.

I breathe a sigh of relief and tighten my hold over the knot that is keeping the towel wrapped around my body.

“ Yes, My King. ” The woman quickly saunters out of the room and closes the door behind her.

“ What was that all about? ” My nose wrinkles.

“ Spread your legs. ” Aleister stares at me.

“ Hmm? What? ” I blink in confusion.

“ You heard me. Spread your legs, Princess. ” He smirks, slowly approaching me.

My heart misses a beat. I gulp and clench my thighs tightly.

“ Don’t even think about it. You know I am fine. ” I huff.

“ I don’t know. You keep wincing whenever I touch you. ” Aleister shrugs.

I look into his eyes to find the playfulness replaced with concern. I sit up in the bed and dangle my legs down the edge.

“ Trust me. It’s not that serious. I am just…not used to anything like this. ” My voice lowers towards the end.

“ I still have to take a look. ” Aleister comes to stand in front of me, his knees touching mine slightly.