Aurora's body froze, eyes still wide as saucers as she felt her heart hammer against her chest. Her eyes were solely on his, which, unlike hers, glinted with a certain look of mischief.
He had heard it all.
"Well, my dear Consort, I'm awake as you wanted me to. What now?"
"I-I-" Aurora stammered, for the first time in a long while feeling tongue tied, and in that split second Tesarius swore he saw the old her. She blinked rapidly, trying to look away. "I-I shall call for the physician and let them know you are awake."
So saying, Aurora tried to get away, but unfortunately for her, she had forgotten her wrist was still in the clutches of Tesarius. And he didn't plan to let go any time soon.
"Not so fast."
She couldn't help but internally wince at being caught yet again, this time trying to flee from the scene. Slowly, she turned around, trying to pry her hand out of his. "I need to let them know. They will want to know that you are aw-"
"Is it true?"
