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Chapter four
Our Little Bubble
Aria
Itakeafewleaves from the basket as he continues laughing.
“It isn’t fair that you’re saying that back to me, Dove.” He says when he settles.
I take the mortar and near him. Sitting on the edge next to him, I throw the leaves for him to drink and to cover his wounds in the mortar. I need to make sure he is in better shape for his fight at dawn.
It’s barbaric and insane that they want him to fight someone in the shape he is in. I guess he wasn’t joking, in his realm strength speaks loudest.
“You are practically bedridden but you want to play.” I start crushing the leaves.
His eyes are half hooded, and he smirks a mischievous smirk.
“As you are saying I’m bedridden, so I need you to help me.”
“You won’t let go of this, will you?”
“No.” He says simply.
I sigh. “Fine but let me finish with these herbs so they can release all their healing properties in the water for the swelling.”
He watches me as I grind them together and mix.
Igor was unconscious for around four hours, and thankfully Mulan took pity on me. She was tasked with showing me how to help with the orc medicine. Lucky for me it isn’t much different than human medicine.
When I am satisfied with the mash of leaves in the mortar, I take some and dump it in his water.
I want him to soak in the water for a while, it will be good for him to start taking down the swell in his body.
I go to the tray and pick up one of the cups and put water in it. I come back and add some of the leaves to the cup and stir. His gaze follows me everywhere.
After arranging the cloths, cup, and food tray next to the tub, I am ready. I leave my hair tied and slide the dress off my shoulder letting it fall to a small pile at my feet.
Igor’s breathing changes instantly and I shake my head. His gaze touches every inch of my skin, but he lingers especially on my belly that is much bigger than the last time he saw it. I get in the tub and settle on his thighs.
The water goes up to Igor’s nipples but goes up to my shoulders. His hands find me, and he pulls me in a little closer. We both exhale.
“I can hardly believe it’s true, Igor.” I take one of the cloths. “I woke up thinking I was going to die this morning.”
I see the pain behind his eyes. Pain and so much regret and remorse. “I’m sorry, Aria. I—”
“Shh, orc. You don’t need to.” I place my finger on his lips. I know it wasn’t his fault that we ended up where we did. He did everything he could to keep us safe.
His hand covers mine before he takes it down. “No, Aria, listen. I need to say this to you. I know you don’t blame me, but I do. My actions put you and our children in the hands of a monster for a month.” He pauses. “I can see the fading marks.”
Ashamed, I look away from him.
His hand gently turns me back to him.
“What did he do to you?”
I shake my head. “It will only make you angry, and he is dead, Igor. He can’t hurt us now.”
I feel the slight tremble from his hands, and I place mine on top of it, hoping to soothe him some way.
