Pius" whispered inquiry managed to cut through the pain. She tried to assure him with a silent smile that she was all right, but somehow doubted she came off looking sincere. The simple act of opening her eyes again increased the intensity of the pain in her head. She was afraid that she was about to scream out. That mustn't happen. Not only would she embarrass herself in front of everyone who mattered, she would make herself and by extension, Antonin look weak. No one would want to follow a man who had an unpredictable wife.