Everyone stood up and bowed their heads, except Martinien, when Vidor stood and held my hand, helping me to get out of the seat. Once we were outside the hall Vidor scooped me in his arms again and flew us to our room. He gently placed me on the bed, poured a cup of water and handed it to me. He sat next to me while I drank from the cup. Taking the cup from me once I finished he drank the rest and placed it on the bedside table. He held my hand and looked me in the eye,
"Are you okay, lux mea?"
I had to close my eyes to hold my anger in check,
"He lied about the death of my father! He was the one who killed him!"
Vidor placed his hand on my cheek,
"Yes, everyone knew he lied. But you were surprisingly strong there. I must say I am proud of you."
I smiled at him and kissed the palm of
