Chapter 557:

“Maybe you should make time to go and see him.”

She tilted her head slightly, trying to catch a glimpse of his expression, but then hesitated when she realized it would mean leaving the cocoon of his warmth. “I’m surprised you’d say that. I know you don’t exactly…”

“That is in the past. He was a genuine friend to you. A good one who was there for you during dark times. He’s the kind of friend worth having.”

“He is,” she agreed, a hint of exhaustion entering her tone. “You know, when the lords bared their necks for me in court today, I thought about him. He always told me it would work out. That I should have a little faith.”

“I’m glad you have such a friend. Genuine friendships transcend time.”

“Like you and Lord Vladya?”

She felt his head nod against hers. Sleep began to tug at her, the warmth of his presence wrapping around her like a blanket.

a

it a few times now,” she murmured drowsily. “The

Go to

“Is it the poison?”

He didn’t respond.

more secrets, remember?” she yawned.

exhaled. “I haven’t

into new worlds at

snapped

everything happening lately, I need

herself from his arms and turning to face him. “How long has it

two.” Then, under his

eyes widened. “You’ve been starving yourself? Why? You should know

tense. “At first, I didn’t feel the urge. The older one gets, the longer they can go without

as he scowled. “Finding out it was

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