53. New Rulers

Azazel and Verena walked inside the bathroom quietly. It was late at night, and they were both vulnerable to catching a cold, but Azazel's energy will shield them both.

"Could you assist me in removing my nightgown first?"

Verena offered gently, but Azazel was anything but that. His cheeks were hot, and his heart was pounding in his ears.

"S-sure."

Azazel approached her and began assisting her in removing her nightgown.

To make her as comfortable as possible, he delicately pulled the ribbon that was tied between the layers of fabric behind her.

A thought occurred to him as he was doing his duty.

(She's having difficulties like this— was because of me.)

His guilt became more inside him, and tears welled up in his eyes just thinking about it.

As soon as he undone the nightgown, he took it off from her body, revealing her undergarments.

His eyes widened when he saw the bandages over her shoulder.

He slow