The Luna ball (2)

Ophelia's soft, rosy lips parted, her eyes widened at what he said, and she grabbed a piece of her garment in her fingers. "You're not dressed." She breathed quietly as she moved passed him.

She experienced a strange sense—a feeling of utter doubt—for which she had no explanation. Had he maybe selected a bride? Was he teasing her? Why did she care so much about this?

She was standing in front of the bed, and Nikolai could only turn to look at her, noticing her sudden distant nature. Her head dipped, and she was lost in meditation. With a divine aura that was flawless in every way, she appeared to be the forbidden fruit she was.

"Are you okay?" He questioned her quietly as he walked towards her, then knelt down in front of her and set the silver heels there.

To see her face, he raised her head. Her eyes widened, and she took an unconscious stride back until she reached the bed, where she collapsed with a gasp.