Neveah stepped down from the carriage with Lucas's aid, heaving a sigh of relief as they finally arrived back at the Eclipse Palace.
Neveah could not wait to return to the comfort of her room, a dull ache had begun from her injured side and Neveah knew she would need to check on how it was healing and change the bandages.
"Many thanks for today Lucas, I will retire first. I will see you before your departure." Neveah said in a perfunctory tone, adding a slight bow for good measure before she headed off.
"Veah... wait!" Lucas called out to Neveah.
Neveah paused, the hesitant tone with which Lucas Varleston called out to her filled her with apprehension.
Lucas walked up to her, gently placing a hand on her shoulders and turning her so she faced him
"Why do you always leave in such a hurry...do you fear me?" Lucas Varleston asked in a tender tone as he lifted a hand to brush away the strands of hair that had slipped out of Neveah's neat bun.
