The Bones of The Rabbit

Chapter 52

Lady Dimitrescu could feel her heart thudding as you both made you way to the castle, excitement running through her. When was the last time that she had this fun? She tried to think, but the most fun she had was when she witnessed the death of Ethan Winters and her daughters taking his remains. However, the name makes you awkward and slightly aggressive. She shoves the thought away, focusing more on the moment. Your limp seemed to get better, but you do occasionally keep weight off that foot. "Should I walk slower? Normally you keep up with three steps." She watched you smile and shake your head. "I'll be fine. It's just a bit of a sprain." You reassured.

I don't want you to lie about your condition. Stop lying about your condition.

Alcina slowed her pace, not wanting to leave you behind. "Did you see something else in the woods?" She asked, feeling curiosity radiate off of you. "I think I saw Donna." You shrugged a little, making Alcina blink a couple times as she thought. "You don't think she set up the hunters, right? Or has anything to do with them? Because if she did... Then that breaks the truce." She spoke softly, trying to think. "It could've just been my imagination too, I can't see as well as you in the dark." You piped up, smiling awkwardly.

Finally at Castle Dimitrescu and in your shared room, Alcina sat on her bed and laid back. She gave a soft sigh, then felt you climb onto her. Sitting up, she took off your jacket and shoes, checking your ankle. You had twisted it. You had twisted your ankle and yet you still walked on it as though nothing had happened. She had a couple of maids bring ice packs and bandages. While she could've taken you to the infirmary, she chose to keep you in the room and had the maids help you. Alcina gently laid beside you, running a finger along your jaw.

You're so peaceful when you sleep, my dear rabbit.

Alcina changed after the maids left, carefully changing you into your nightwear. She took a moment to look you over, running her fingers over scars with no gloves. She wanted to feel them without the barrier of leather. As she finally put your clothes on you and bundled you up in a blanket, Cassandra poked her head in. "Mother, I need to speak to you. It's about Ethan Winters and (Y/N)." She kept her voice quiet, in which Lady Dimitrescu joined Cassandra in her room, listening to what she had to say.

Staring into nothingness, Alcina tried to process what Cassandra had told her. Is that why you acted as though you didn't know the name or was uncomfortable by it? Getting up, she tucked Cassandra into bed, putting Mister Chowder the rex in her arms and calling Aspen to sleep on her bed tonight. Turning out the light, she went back to her room and to lay beside you. When she came in, she looked around. You weren't in bed. She instead found you trying to wrestle off Bela off the side of the bed. Prying Bela off you and hearing you cough and try to catch your breath, Bela looked up at Lady Dimitrescu and looked away. "I told you 3am." Bela hissed, meeting your gaze. "We lost track of time... And we ran into some hunters." Your voice was hoarse as you coughed a couple more times. "Bela. It's time for you to go to bed." Lady Dimitrescu spoke, her words sharp. Bela gave a small nod, insects flittering and taking her to her room. "I'm sorry, (Y/N), I didn't think she would do that. Cassandra maybe, definitely Daniela, but not Bela." She pulled you onto the bed, checking you over.

"It's alright." You smiled, sighing. Finally going to bed and falling asleep, no dreams came to Alcina. However, when she had awoken, you weren't in her arms. The window was wide open. Rage filled Alcina, a growl forming in her throat. Carefully closing the window, she got ready for the day and dialed her phone. "Heisenberg." She started.

"I'm going to need your lycans."