Chapter 139: Her Home
Some faint smiles were thrown Lethia’s way as she walked back toward the car, but she didn’t bat an eye.
How could any of them just stand there while a forbidden branding took place right in front of their eyes? Completely shameful.
"Where should we take her? Is there a good hospital nearby?" Caelum asked as they passed the gates of the Ashcroft estate.
Just as Lethia bit her lower lip, torn with uncertainty, she felt a faint tug on her shoulder from the backseat that made her turn.
"Terressa!" Lethia grabbed her trembling hand, eyes wide in concern. "How do you feel right now?"
She turned quickly to Caelum. "Caelum, we should just go back to Ashenhold. It’s—"
"No, dear my Luna..." Terressa’s voice cut softly through her words. "I would be okay with just a good rest." She insisted, voice weak but calm.
Lethia held her gaze, pity tightening her chest. Their eyes locked for a few seconds until Lethia flinched. A flicker of crimson flashed in Terressa’s pupils. She blinked, grounding herself, unsure whether her mind was just playing tricks on her.
Terressa slowly pulled her hand away, lowering her gaze to avoid Lethia’s eyes. But Lethia noticed the way her body still trembled and assumed the pain hadn’t completely subsided.