Chapter68:

My eyes opened with a snap. Dastien! I could feel the pain again in my memories but it felt real. The terror permeated my skin and seeped into my bones.        All faces turned and lingered on me, and I clenched my teeth to suppress a shriek as I pushed myself up. My gaze darted around. I wasn't in my room. The walls were red, ancient, expensive furniture, this room was definitely royal.        King Kelstov was leaning against the doorframe. His yellow eyes were still on Elizabeth.        Arms curled around me, taking me in a choking embrace. I saw Mary grinning with tears.        "Girls, careful. Don't hurt her." She muttered.        They pulled away immediately. They were grinning but I could see tear tracks, slightly swollen or red eyes.        The skin of my cheeks was burning. I hoisted my hand. Elizabeth held it while shaking her head, "There's ointment on your cheeks. "         "Why?" I thinned my lips and felt the pain with stretching in my cheeks.         "Don't make faces. Re