Hanging Tree

Aster stayed the whole night, savoring every minute we were together. We didn’t talk much about the horrible things that happened and I never let him apologize again when he punished me which left me almost bedridden for over a week.

What happened was necessary and I understand all the burden he was carrying on his shoulders. He had to make everyone believe that he is not a biased ruler and that means even Beta Emyr and Helena could never disagree about it if ever they get caught in the same situation… or worse.

I am just waiting for their time to come.

When I woke up, Aster was gone already and I saw that the sun outside was already high. Nina approached me with a sweet smile on her lips and sat on the edge of my bed, looking happy about the good news I announced in the Great Hall.

“I am glad you are finally up, your Grace. Alpha Aster told me not to wake you up for you needed more rest,” she uttered softly with her eyes staring at my face, looking so proud, “Congratulations on the