Cassian seemed to sense he was intruding. He stood up and said, "I have something urgent to attend to. See you later.”
After Cassian left, Alessandro sat on the edge of the bed and placed his hand on Abril’s forehead to check for a fever. He had begun doing this every time he returned to their chambers, no matter how much she insisted she was fine.
“How is your wound? Does it hurt?"
“It still hurts.”
“I’d like to see it. May I?"
Abril nodded.
As she still couldn’t move very well, Alessandro pulled back the blankets and helped her raise her nightgown. He could see her bare legs and undergarments. He looked at her face to gauge her expression. She seemed calm, with no trace of embarrassment.
‘'I wasn't expecting this,’' Alessandro thought as he helped her sit up so he could remove
