Chapter 28 [3/3]

My eyes were still closed, but I knew there was a light directed on my face. My eyebrows furrowed as I opened one eye.

The light was coming from the window. It was still covered with curtains, but the light went through the thin fabric. I sighed.

What time is it, and why is it so bright outside already?

"Ugh," I groaned. "My head..."

I grabbed a handful of my hair as I pressed my eyes shut to suppress the headache. My skull felt like it was splitting in two. I don't even know why.

Did I drink a lot last night?

I paused as I tried to remember what happened last night. I could only cuss under my breath when I couldn't recall how I got here.

I remember drinking with everyone. Percival was beside me, so I must've loosened up too much. It was reckless of me to drink too many during a business trip, especially with Cadmus around.

Percival suddenly stepped into the room. He had a tray in hand. It contained a bowl and a drink.

He smiled when he saw me awake. He's smiling again, huh? Based on