I stretched and opened my eyes to the bright light. I felt a kind of lightness within me. Like a burden had been lifted from me.
The room was empty. I wondered where my mate was and how long he had been gone.
The door opened and a smiling Isolde stood at the door way. We hugged tightly when she got to the bed.
"I can't believe it's finally over"
"Thankfully it is. I'm so happy"
"Me too" she said chuckling.
"You seem happy but you don't look it. Is something going on? You look like you haven't slept in a long while"
She sighed. Something was definitely wrong.
"It is true I haven't been getting proper sleep. I have to look after Gulan"
"You don't have to if it's taking a toll on you. A maid can look after him for a few days and....."
"No" she shouted. Okay?
"It's fine. I can look
