Chapter 148: Now Everything Made Sense
"Do you think this is wise? She has been asleep for two days now. It might have been better to let her body rest peacefully."
Naveen shot Rhaegar a somewhat scolding look, but the king met it with a calm, expressionless response.
"It is better to move while she is asleep. Besides, there is no doubt the Crown Prince will send new forces in pursuit. The sooner we put distance between ourselves and the border, the better."
The witch frowned but ultimately decided to let the matter go. Rhaegar was stubborn, and though his concern for his wife’s well-being sometimes bordered on unreasonable, she had to admit he had a point.
Even though the two of them were now married––a strong political move aimed to protect Lorelai’s current circumstances, lingering near the borders of Erelith was a dangerous gamble, and losing time could cost them dearly.
Lorelai had fallen asleep at the break of dawn, her body succumbing to exhaustion after the mating ceremony with Rhaegar had concluded. She had already slept soundly for two days, not stirring even to eat or drink.
Although mildly concerned, Naveen had anticipated this.
The former princess’s fragile human body was no match for the intensity of a beast king’s mating ritual. If Lorelai had shared Rhaegar’s beastly nature, the process would have had little effect on her. But as a mere human, all they could do was wait patiently for her body to recover and awaken naturally.
Rhaegar’s amber eyes softened as he gently stroked his wife’s blonde, wavy hair. Turning his gaze to the right, he watched the scenery outside the carriage shift rapidly as they moved through seemingly never-ending meadows.