Chapter 239
Zayne poured more of the wine placed in the room by Finn into his glass to enjoy. He sat in a chair facing the bed where Rose laid sound asleep. She only shifted a few times but never woke up to place herself to the side of the bed.
Her old habit seemed to be no more or she found comfort in having someone she trusted in the room with her.
She needed the rest to be fully energised in the morning and then on the ship. They had a long ride back to his home but luckily, there were ways to make themselves busy.
Zayne drowned the wine and set the glass to the side before standing up. It was rude to keep his wife sleeping on the bed alone. He only got out of bed at first to check how much the soldiers had packed up and sent off to the ships. Then, he enjoyed a bit of wine so it was not wasted.
Zayne was careful as he could to not wake Rose as he found his spot back beside her. Like a moth to a flame, Rose made her way to him and hugged him. He wondered if she had any idea of what she did. Would she blush and apologise if she woke up now?
He moved her hair from over her shoulder as it would only make her hot. Some of it already stuck to her skin even though he had wiped her with a cloth he dipped in water to clean her up as much as he could.
Zayne noted to have a warm bath prepared for her by the time she woke up. Once they reached home, she would have the servants she needed to take care of her.
"Why did you take so long?" He heard her voice.
"You were awake all this time? You need to sleep, Rose. If not, I must find other ways to tire you," said Zayne.