Episode 19: The Life & Exploits of Princess Amodini
When Satya woke up, it took her a fraction of a second to realise that she was not in her own bed, up in the loft of her home. She sat bolt upright and blinked.
Did I fall asleep again?
She clutched at the poultice, moving it towards the patient’s wound.
Oh, it’s gone!
A dull red scar remained on the exposed thigh.
“You’re awake!” The young general’s voice made her jump.
His handsome face came into view. He was sitting upright now, his back resting against his pillow.
“Did I not tell you to go home last night?” he demanded in a stern tone.
“Forgive me!” In a panic, she sprang up and scooted away from the bed. The poultice fell from her hands. Her foot stumbled on Vidyuta’s bag and other items lying on the floor behind her. With a bump, she landed on her bottom. “Ow!”
Veerata passed a hand across his mouth, curbing his mirth. A devilish twinkle shone in his blazing, amber-coloured eyes.
Satya felt mortified at his obvious amusement.
Clearing his throat, he put on a serious face. “Thank you!”
“What?” she asked, confused.
“The doctor told me everything,” he explained, “about your treatment. I must thank you for your help.”
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