Chapter 52

Winter’s POV

I linked my elbow with Eliza while taking a stroll down the path to exercise my weakened legs. One of the things that put me in a better mood was the fact that Lucas was understanding about everything, although he admitted how hurt he was that I didn’t inform him about Lordan’s beastliness.

And indeed, Lordan showed his true colors last night, hence dispelling any illusions I had about there being a potential good side to him.

“I’m going to try walking on my own,” I told Eliza.

“Are you sure?” she asked.

I nodded, and we gently unlinked our elbows. My legs wobbled as I attempted to stand on my own, taking a few unsteady steps. Just as I was about to falter, Lordan appeared, taking hold of my hand.

“I’ll take it from here. You may leave,” he instructed Eliza.

“Yes, Your Highness,” Eliza replied and walked away.

Why was he everywhere?

He put my hand on his elbow. “We might as well have a walk.”

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