Ophelia's carriage ride with Dante was quiet, just as she wanted. She kept her gaze outside the carriage, not wanting to lock eyes with Dante.
The times Ophelia made the mistake of looking away from the window, Dante's eyes were closed, but he was not sleeping.
Ophelia learned he was not sleeping when Dante opened his eyes in time to catch her staring at him. He didn't say a word as Ophelia quickly turned away from him.
Unlike her travels with Cecilia, Ophelia was fed at the same time Dante received his food. He handed her food like a farmer filling up an animal he intended to slaughter.
Whatever the reason was, Ophelia accepted the food and ate all of it.
By the time the carriages arrived at the palace, Ophelia was in deep slumber. Dante thought of carrying her inside, but since she never reacted well to his touch, he woke her.
Ophelia rubbed her eyes.
