The Drunken Savior

Lucius POV

I woke up before dawn.

First thought — no pain.

Second thought — still no pain.

Third thought — when was the last time I woke up and the first thing I felt wasn't the venom?

The tea cup was on the table beside me. Someone had brought it in .

Her tea. Her specific blend.

She'd sent it through a guard.

She was Still furious with me but Still making sure I didn't suffer.

I held the cup for