199: Awakening

"My lady. You have received an invitation from our esteemed guests. Lord Ashira is asking for your presence in his chamber." The maid bowed. Lately, this has become a trend with Neah and those who served her.

"Tell him I'll join him shortly. I am trying to finish my work right now." Neah's cold words caused the maid to shiver but leave.

Neah sighed as she felt the maid's presence disappear from behind the door. It was the fifth time this day. People generally came to disturb her but stopped short once they reached her door.

Neah looked toward Howl's silhouette lying at her side and sighed. Howl had yet to wake up and it had been a week already.

Neah did not want to leave Howl alone but she had no other choice.

"I'll be back soon. Get some rest while you still can." Neah's lips touched Howl's forehead in a blessing motion. Magic rushed around Neah to form a protective barrier.

It was only then that did Neah turn away and start walking outside the door.