Chapter 27: My house of Memories
DATE: 11th, Month of Zephyris, 2012 A.G.
LOCATION: Leonhart Mansion, Capital City of Drakengard
Raphael woke to the weight of a knee pressing into his ribs.
"Haah!" He gasped, pushing Leon's leg off him with a grunt.
Blinking groggily, he turned his head toward the window. Golden shafts of sunlight filtered through the crystal-paned glass, scattering soft patterns across the marble floor and his cheek. It was morning—far too bright for comfort.
He glanced to the other bed. Evangeline, Delphine, and Elise lay curled beneath a blanket, their breathing even and peaceful. A serene contrast to the chaos in his chest.
Then he looked at the wall clock.
His heart dropped.
"Seven o'clock?!"
He slapped his forehead with the heel of his palm, the sound sharp and echoing in the quiet room.
"Leon! Leonatus, wake up! We're late!"