#chapter247: Aftermath

Weeks passed, and in that time, I made the remaining people do what needed to be done. They fixed up the building Candido and I were in. While they couldn’t get the water or electricity working, there was a roof and the floors were cleaned. They brought me food when they came to check on Candido and busied themselves with trying to contact whoever else might be alive. “Miss Hedy.” I looked up, glaring at them. “How many times have I told you to call me luna?” The man lifted his head. “Until the king confirms it, I would never disgrace the position that way.” I glared at him. “Then, I suppose you’ll be tried for treason, then.” His eyes narrowed as two people entered the room. “You’re supposed to be regent, right?” The woman asked. “You have some authority.” I lifted my head. “I’m luna.” She pointed at the man beside her. “Then tell this man that I want nothing to do with him and he should leave me alone.” “We’re mates!” He growled. “You’re not going to leave me.”