[Bonus chapter] A Reconciliation

Anna's closed eyelids slowly fluttered as the sense of awakening emerged through her. She saw the familiar space when her eyes opened, her visual focus sharpened. She could also feel the softness of the bed and the duvet covering her.

A surge of hotness and stickiness washed over her body, with a sense of fatigue and malaise. The soreness spread through her muscles, a little ache pounded her head, and a feeling of dryness hung in her throat.

Upon waking up, the princess was confused and disoriented. She did not remember returning to the commander's tent, so she could not comprehend why she was there.

"You're awake."

Anna turned her head to the incoming voice. The figure of Kyren, who sat beside the bed, filled her sight. Her lips parted a bit as her eyes darted at him. Then she realised that his large, calloused hand was weighing on hers.