Adeline walked into the dimly lit chamber, her eyes adjustable enough for her to focus on Lucan. He was sitting on the edge of the bed, his hands resting back on the bed, his hair falling across his forehead, his eyes closed.
He seemed rather calm, his stature almost like he was asleep.
"Lucan?"
He slowly opened his eyes, and a faint smile lifted his lips. He leaned forward as Adeline gently dropped the food, then turned to face him.
"I was wondering where you went."
Adeline sat next to him. "Do you feel any better?"
He gave a shrug. "I do not recall feeling too bad, Adeline. I am actually quite glad I got to get out of those boring council meetings."
She smiled, then reached out for his hand. He gave it to her, then sighed, like her body just complimented his in ways that neither
