Nighttime came, inviting the chilling winds to which Arabella's fragile frame shivered along. And even though Silas enjoyed having her press her body further against his, he still opted to cut their outing while the young woman hadn't yet caught a cold.
Not that he wouldn't have been able to cure it, but he much rather for her to skip that pain altogether.
On their way up the stairs leading to the first floor, Allegra intercepted them in order to pass a message from Lady Persephone.
After curtsying before Silas, she addressed Arabella, "The Lady would like a word with you, Arabella. Please follow me,"
As the vampiress turned around, Silas' voice rose, sharp and cold again, "Is this matter urgent?"
"It seems to be, Master,"
Arabella did not linger, she too curtsied before him and reassured him, "Allegra will accompany me back to my room afterwards. Thank you for everything, Master,"
Eventually and despite his reluctance, Silas relented and left Arabella in Allegra's care.
