Chapter 8

The hand that touched Eren was pushed away as he gasped once more from the nightmare. He believed that his fear had followed him into the real world. He shouted as he sat up, "Get away from me!" His voice trembled as he asked, reaching with his hand for his cane, "Who are you? and why do you want me dead?"

Rory could feel the terror in his voice. After rising from his bed, she bowed her head. "Young Master, it's Rory Anne." Eren exhaled with relief at the sound of her voice. He was relieved that it didn't come to what he had imagined.

He asked, "Why are you in my room?" His back was against the headboard slat.

"Young master, it's time for you to get up. You can count on me to wash you up and get you ready for breakfast." Prior to catching her gaze, Rory had to speak again.

Eren sighed and made an effort to leave the bed. "What time is it?" As his feet firmly landed on the ground, he questioned.

"Young Master, it is morning." To properly assist him in getting up, Rory ran to the ot