Bella's POV
Richard's face went white with terror. He opened his mouth to justify himself, but Clement waved him off with obvious irritation. "Mr. Fairfax, I'll be giving the Emperor a complete report of today's incident. You better watch yourself."
Clement turned to Caspian with a sycophantic grin and bowed low. "Your Highness, I'll be taking my leave now."
A slight smile played at the corners of Caspian's mouth. "Appreciate it, Clement."
"I wouldn't dare take credit, Your Highness." Clement backed away respectfully before departing with his entire entourage.
Caspian's gaze landed on me—bloodied, bruised, looking absolutely wrecked. Something flickered in his eyes that looked almost like compassion. "Think you can walk?"
My foot was a mess of blood and wounds scattered everywhere across my body.
The debris stuck in my skin needed to come out immediately, and the cuts required bandaging.
Each passing second felt like torture.
