Chapter 273: Lucy’s Story
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"What do you think? I’ve never heard of the blood moon halting before." Samantha inquired from Lucy after returning to the library with her.
They both took their seats on the vacant chair, seeking privacy.
Lucy pushed a finger on her right cheek, her eyes distant, as if she was busy pondering over the matter, but when Lucy’s eyes diverted to the concerned look on her friend’s delicate feature, she waved her hands, conveying Samantha should not worry.
"Everything will be fine, His Majesty would surely know what the problem is as the blood moon is more connected to his kind." She leaned forward, crossing her hands on the table, "You know, His Majesty already has enough on his plate to leave him stressed, where will he find strength if he looks at his beautiful wife to see her wearing a dull expression."
She shook her head, "cheer up."
"I guess you’re right about that." Samantha tried to bring herself to smile once more, and her heart inexplicably fluttered each time she got referred to as Ivan’s wife. She was glad she had someone like Lucy who worked such magic on her, and there was a chance that she could be worrying for nothing. This anxiety trait– Maurice definitely rubbed this bad habit on her before leaving.
"Are you alright? You seem lost yourself?" Samantha, who noticed Lucy drifting into space simultaneously, had to inquire from her if everything was fine. It was unlike Lucy to seem so detached, and that bothered her. After that day she was called to present herself to the court, Lucy’s presence had grown frequent with her, and she did not like it.
"Lucy."
Snapping her out of her train of thoughts, Lucy’s brown eyes moved to gaze at Samantha who raised both eyebrows at her, prompting her to speak. She could see the genuine concern reflecting in her emerald eyes, and that gave Lucy the little push she needed to say,
"As a matter of fact, I do need someone I can talk to, or else I might go crazy and do something foolish." She waved her right hand as a gesture, as if swatting a fly away.