The King's Offer

[LAURENT's Point-of-View]

"Your Grace, I regret to tell you that no one is allowed to enter Lady Eodelle's room for time being…"

After knocking several times, I felt saddened that I cannot even get to see Eodelle and check her condition. Fear crossed my face when I saw the maidservant wiping the fresh blood from her hand with a clean cloth.

"Let me in. I need to know how she is doing," I said patiently to the maidservants whose faces looked so pale and worried after I refused to go. There is no way I'll let this night pass without seeing Eodelle. I have to see her injuries. So I would know how much I could help to lessen the agony she feels.

"But your Grace—"

"It's ok, Nina… let him in."

My eyes widened to hear Eodelle's weak voice. I never expected she was already conscious after receiving such horrible lashes from Aster's punishment.

I quickly stepped inside her room where I immediately saw her useless Eunuchs standing against the wall, both were on guard. Their eyes moved to lo