"He needs bed rest. He will be fine after a few hours, Lady Dominixe," Lanfrid said after he checked on Ismael, who fell unconscious.

Nodding, all I did was stay in the corner while having the blanket wrapped around my shoulders. I couldn't even utter a word, preoccupied with hundreds of thoughts.

"Here." Henry gave me an ice pack when the innkeeper gave it along with a tray of food. "You are quite frightening to deal with, Dominixe," he added.

I accepted it and placed it on my cheek, where he slapped me twice. It got swollen since he had to slap me so hard to wake me up. He...