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Chapter 84

Author: Diti Koshy
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-31 22:58:25

[Vivienne]

I wake up to an eerie silence.

My eyelids feel heavy, but I force them open anyway. The first thing I notice is the ceiling—high and vaulted, with intricate designs carved into the wood.

I blink a few times, trying to clear my head.

“You’re awake,” a voice says from beside me. I turn my head to see Alexander sitting in a chair next to the bed. He smiles, his eyes sparkling with the same dark amusement they always do. “How are you feeling?”

“Like I just got hit by a truck,” I groan, rubbing my temples. “What happened?”

“You fainted. Mother said you panicked after seeing her work. And now she’s worried if it’s that bad.”

I wince, feeling guilty. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset her.”

Xander smiles. “Don’t worry about it. She’s just worried about you. She was concerned about your health. And so am I. So, let me ask you once again,” he leans forward, elbows on his knees, “how are you feeling?”

“I’m fine,” I insist, trying to sit up. The room starts spinning again, but I manag
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