THIRTEEN

Celestine woke up groggily with a throbbing pain on her head. She slowly sat up as she massaged her temples to ease the pain, but it was proved to be futile. 'What is wrong with me?' She mentally asked as she slowly sat up whilst groaning. She made her way towards the bathroom, but she was greatly taken aback upon seeing it's pitiful state. Things were scattered all over the place as if a great storm had passed through it.

'What happened here?!' Before she could grab the broken mirror sprawled on the ground, the door behind her slammed open. Celestine hastily turned around and gasped upon seeing her husband, Kyrios. His face looked like he wanted to kill someone.

Celestine's heart started beating against her chest like a jackhammer. "Kyrios, forgive me for this unsightly scene. I don't know what happened here, but-" She wasn't able to finish her sentence when Kyrios angrily strode towards her and grabbed her right arm with force.

"What did you do to the concubines?!" Kyrios asked with blazing fury in his eyes. Celestine, on the other hand, stared at him wide-eyed. "Concubines? What are you talking about-" Before Celestine could finish what she's about to say to Kyrios, she hastily covered her mouth when she suddenly felt nauseous. She forcefully pulled her hand, ran towards the small bucket near the tab, and bent over as she gagged and vomited.

Kyrios, on the other hand, stared at his wife with a deep frown. He slowly approached Celestine and massaged her back gently as he kneeled behind her. "You're not feeling well." It's not a question, it's a statement. "Why didn't you call the royal physician to examine you?"

Celestine did not answer as she was still busy disgorging the contents of her stomach. When she's finally done, she shakily stood up while being supported by her husband who seems to have forgotten why he barged in her room earlier.

Celestine turned towards Kyrios. Her face looked deathly pale. "Your Majesty, forgive..." She paused and closed her eyes when she suddenly felt dizzy. She massaged her temples again, but it's not working at all.

"Are you all right? Celestine?" Celestine's body suddenly swayed as she lost consciousness. Fortunately, Kyrios was able to catch her on time before her weakened body could hit the hard ground below.

An hour had passed when Celestine finally regained consciousness. Her eyes fluttered open as she let out a long, deep moan of pain. Kyrios, who's sitting at the couch near the bed abruptly stood up and quickly ran towards his wife, concern apparent on his face.

Celestine slowly sat up. "W- What happened?" She asked as she put her right hand on her forehead, massaging it gently. Kyrios kneeled down at the side of the bed as he held his wife's hand. "You are with a child."

Upon hearing Kyrios' statement, Celestine's brows furrowed in confusion. 'What? I'm with a child? But it's impossible! We haven't even consummated our marriage yet!' She looked up and stared at her husband. That's when she realized that he looked much younger and had a more muscular physique... just like the past Kyrios.

Celestine's eyes widened when realization hit her like a raging storm. 'No, this can't be true. I- I have returned to the past?!' It was her last thought before losing her consciousness once again.