Xion blinked a few times to clear his hazy vision. The unfamiliar ceiling above him was painted in a muted shade of blue. It made him frown.
He shifted on the bed. His fingers gripped the blanket as he slowly sat up.
This wasn't the room he was familiar with.
His eyes scanned the surroundings. The polished wooden furniture and the tall window draped in heavy curtains prevented him from looking outside, and the faint scent of something familiar lingered in the air.
Ah, it was cedar. The light, earthy scent paired with something sweet.
It was the scent of Darius. Xion had been familiar with it now, and also for the reason behind it.
The archduke would take a herbal bath with some special herbs according to Allen's suggestions, and now that scent had become his own.
The realization made him relax. As long as Darius was near, he should be safe.
Xion immediately summoned his system map. A small, glowing blueprint unfolded before his eyes, marking his current location.
