Chapter 156: Corruption

He looked up from downstairs and wondered if Anne was asleep. He climbed it slowly with hesitation, he didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

The stairs appeared longer than usual. His heart, something didn't believe existed, began to race. He was nervous for no reason.

As he reached the edge of the stairs, Anne's room entered his view before his room which after before her room. He strides to her door and knocks on it slightly.

On the first knock the door opened. He couldn't believe she was actually waiting for him to come to her room.

He slipped into the room, the lit candles were glowing. He glanced at the wall clock and it was a few minutes past nine.

"I thought you were asleep," Dominus said as he strolled to her, "How's your wound?" He noticed she hauled her arms freely.

A beaming smile appeared on her face. "It healed. The pain was severe at first, but after the plant you dipped, the pain began lessening. And now, there's no pain."

Dominus wasn't believing this. He moved closer