Book 16: Chapter 40
“This… is wine?” Lucia frowned when she sniffed my glass. She then looked at me, who was lying on the bed, and sighed: “It’s unlike you to get yourself drunk at night. I thought you didn’t sleep well the last two nights. It’s better for you if I return to my room…”
“No, it’s not your fault. Actually, with you by my side, I’ll feel more reassured and don’t need to rely on wine. However, I keep having dreams at night recently, which is why I wanted to induce a sleepy state.”
Lucia helped me up and undressed me. Though Mom told me I could sleep soundly after some alcohol, I felt knocking myself out with alcohol was excessive. I needed to reduce the dosage next time. I couldn’t reduce it when I drink with Mom, unfortunately.
“Done.” Lucia set my clothes aside then pushed me back down onto the bed. She then covered me with the blanket and, finally, gave me a kiss on my cheek: “Goodnight, Your Highness. I will not disturb your sleep this time. You will have a headache if you don’t get some good sleep tonight. You’ll have to go to humanity in three days. Hence, I will have less and less time to be with you. I don’t want to waste a second.”
“I see. Goodnight, then, Lucia. “
I grabbed hold of Lucia’s hand and brought it up to my mouth to give it a gentle kiss. Lucia giggled then left the room. I needed good sleep; else, I’d have a throbbing headache tomorrow that would ruin my entire day. Additionally, I wanted to know if I’d have the same dream again.
I shut my eyes. The fatigue and sleepiness instantly put me to sleep. The stupor I put myself into was instantly effective. Alcohol was the best sleep medication at the end of the day. That said, I was awake before I got to sleep for I strangely felt a gaze on me.
I pulled my blanket and scanned my room. The green flame in the wall’s fireplace was still burning. The light wasn’t so intense that it’d wake me up. My glass by my bedside still had some wine in it. I grabbed my glass. The distinct feeling let me know I wasn’t dreaming. I had no idea when I came to, but I could feel someone watching me from the door. I looked toward the door. The green dress quickly vanished. I stood up and called out, “Mom?”
I caught a glimpse of the green dress and blonde long hair. I wasn’t convinced that I mistook her. It was definitely Mom who was watching me from the door. I didn’t know why Mom came by so late, and it was unlike Mom… If Mom wanted to perform a night raid on me, she wouldn’t quit.