Leone PoV
Glancing back towards the throne room, I watched as Jahi was led away by her Mom, the Marquess, my lips pursed as I felt an indescribable ache pang at my heart as she left.
Recently, being near her and drinking her blood calmed down the various emotions that threatened to flare out of control inside of me, so I had grown accustomed to her being beside me.
Now, with her visibly walking away, I didn't know what to feel...
"Leone?"
Jolting out of my thoughts, I smiled embarrassedly as I looked towards Mother, her crimson eyes filled with concern.
Reaching out, she gently stroked my cheek as she asked "Are you alright dear?", and I became aware of Aunt Igna, Aunt Theresa, and Mom staring down at me as well, all three expressing their concern in different ways.
