"Alexina, are you alright?" Posie asked, taking in deep breaths.
"Yeah. I am." Alexina crouched, catching her breath.
The moment they fled from the emperor's gaze, they only stopped once they reached in front of the elf's room. Huffing, both the ladies entered the room. No sooner had they spotted the bed than they flopped on the soft mattress. Breathing heavily, both of them stared at the ceiling.
"It's such a long day," Alexina said, turning her face towards her friend.
"I am sorry." Posie's voice trembled. She gulped her saliva, trying to get rid of the lump around her throat.
"Aish! You don't have to be sorry," Alexina said, propping her body on her elbows while lying on her stomach. "It's not your fault. It's the emperor who lost control because of me."
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