It wasn't until she heard the secret passageway open and close again that Rose dared to peek. She was alone in the room, no sign of Caius, but she was pretty certain he had been here.
She couldn't comprehend what had just happened. Why did he come to her room? She was glad he left without doing anything, but she could not think of the purpose.
Did he just come to see me?
Rose shut her eyes. She didn't mind, as long as he didn't stop her from leaving. It didn't matter what he came to do. Rose tried to empty her mind so she could fall asleep, but no matter what she did, she couldn't get even a wink of sleep, and soon enough morning came.
When she answered the door, Chelsy and Isla looked at her in horror. "Are you unwell?"
"What do you mean?" Rose asked and wiped at her face.
"Your eyes are red and your cheeks are puffy," Chelsy explained, her voice filled with concern.
