Our Second World book three: Personal Truth

Chapter 32: nephinae

I don't remember much of what happened last night after using the binding spell on Wolf, so I was pretty confused when I woke up on my bed, wolfs face inches away from mine. Feeling a blush forming on my face, I sat up quickly. In doing so, I got incredibly light-headed as a sharp pain shot through my head. My sudden movement had woken Wolf and he caught me as I fell backwards.

"You shouldn't move around too much," he said, helping me lean back on the pile of pillows behind me.

"I'm fine," I argued as he put his hand on my forehead," I just sat up too fast."

"You had another fever last night after casting that spell. You should take it easy today since your body is still recovering," wolf sighed, standing. He walked over to the couch and pulled on a shirt before tossing a few logs onto the fire. As he sat down on the couch, he added," it's still pretty early, so you should rest for a bit before breakfast."

"I told you already: I'm fine," I huffed.

"Then do whatever you want, but don't come crying to me if you pass out in the hall again later," Wolf shot back, laying down.

"Fine, I won't," I said, standing.

Wolf didn't answer, and I headed out to the hall. I hadn't gone far from my room when I ran into the red-haired maid from last night.

"Good morning to you, miss Nephinae," Sugo bowed to me.

"Good morning, Sugo," I replied.

"Is there something I can help you with?" Sugo asked, her ears twitching.

"Oh, yes, actually. I'd like to speak with Lady Mia. Do you know where she is?"

"I believe the Lady Miafilellie returned to her room after eating an early breakfast. I can take you there if you'd like," Sugo replied, her tail swishing around.

"Thank you, that would be great."

Sugo nodded," then, please follow me."

I nodded and Sugo led me across the house, up to the third floor, and down a long hallway to a room at the far corner of the house.

"Here we are. I must return to work now."

"Alright, Thank you," I waved to Sugo as she walked back down the hall. When she was gone, I turned back to the set of chocolate colored double doors in front of me. I reached out and knocked three times on the door.

"Coming!" Came a muffled call from inside. There was a sound like hurried footsteps and the door suddenly flew open. Before I had a chance to say anything, Miafilellie pulled me into the room," oh, what are you doing here, Nephi?" She asked.

"I came to talk to you about something," I answered.

"Sure, What is it?"

"There's something I'd like to do in town today, but I don't want to go alone. Would you like to come with me to help me out?"

I was a little startled when Miafilellie suddenly took my hands in hers, eyes sparkling with excitement," would I?"

"S-So...is that a yes?"

"Only if I get to dress you up this time," she grinned.

"A-Alright, but I was thinking of just wearing my own clothes," I agreed.

"You mean that white outfit you had on when you got here?" I nodded," no way. It still has a huge tear in it and our maids haven't been able to fix it yet."

"I can do it," I said," it won't take me very long."

Miafilellie seemed to think about it for a moment," hrm... I guess, but... it's all white, so it looks a bit boring," she sighed.