Chapter 148 The Night's Remedy

He feigned confusion, asking, "What exactly did Owen tell you about curing the effects of that wine?"

Oriana's cheeks flushed even darker. Shamefaced but honest, she said, "Doctor Cobb said... I need to be... intimate with you."

"Intimate?" Gideon feigned innocence, all wide-eyed and pure.

"Yes..."

Oriana took a deep breath and actively moved closer to him. They sat facing each other on the bed, m