Chapter 176. Alone Again.
"Mauve," Mill’s smiling face appeared in Mauve’s line of sight.
"Mill," Mauve cried. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, Sire had to rush out earlier than normal and he asked me to come to get you."
Mauve frowned at Mill’s response as she only just realized she was alone on the bed. She could barely remember him joining her. She wondered what was so important that he couldn’t even wait for her to wake up.
"How was your rest?" Mill asked, peering down at Mauve.
Mauve closed her eyes briefly and opened them before she answered Mill’s question. "It was fine, thank you," she said with a polite smile as she carefully moved to a sitting position. "How was yours, Mill?" The question was barely out of her lips when a yawn escaped.
"It was okay. Are you ready to get out of bed now or would you like to rest some more? I can always come to get you later."
Mauve shook her head, she did not want to spend another minute on the bed. "I am ready," she said and pushed herself toward the end of the bed.
Mill did not help Mauve out as she got out of the huge bed. She managed to stand to her feet without staggering. Her long dress pooled downwards, stopping mid-calf.
"Did Jael tell you anything?" She asked as she walked toward the door. Her feet made a soft sound as she walked on the carpet.
"Anything?" Mill asked, confused.