Chapter 378: An Apology in Blue
Lyria's POV
He paused.
For a moment, he did not speak. He simply stood there, his silhouette outlined against the dim light filtering through the curtains.
Then finally, he spoke.
"Your ladies were kind enough to admit me."
The words took a moment to register.
I sat upright immediately, the blanket falling from my shoulders to pool in my lap.
The movement was quick and he turned away just as swiftly, presenting his back to me, his posture becoming rigid.
"Is there a-any issue, my lord?" I asked. "Is s-something the m-matter?"
"No."
His answer came rather quickly.
Then, after a moment, he added, "Though I fear there is something of an issue with my present circumstances."
He cleared his throat before speaking again.
"I was rather too eager in my efforts to obtain an audience with Your Highness. In my haste, I failed to consider precisely how improper it might appear to enter your private chambers while you were asleep."
