When Layla awoke the next day, Axel was nowhere to be found. She sat up in the bed, which was easier than the day before, and looked around. Her flowers were in a neat row on the windowsill, and by the placement of the sun in the sky, she could tell it was mid morning.
“Glad to see you are awake,princess,”
Aeobheann walked in with Madden right behind her.
Layla tried to stand, but Madden gently pushed her shoulders back on the bed.
“No need for that, princess,” his velvety voice echoed in her ears,
“We are family, and the princess bows to no one.”
Layla’s face flushed a bright red.
Aeoibheann gently sat down on the bed and grabbed Layla’s hand.
“Princess, you will be discharged soon.Axel has gone to make the final arrangements.He will be back shortly to take you to the cabin.”
“Th
