Chapter 105. They Did the Same Thing to Me

CLARISA

Dove stood in the doorway of the place where Jacob was being cared for. She would not let him out of her sight for a minute, and that was the most understandable thing in the world. It broke my heart to see her like that—so sad and grieving, with that hope threatening to be snatched away at any moment.

If the king died, not only would she be sad, but everyone, including me, would be in great danger. People had to pray for Jacob’s recovery; otherwise, the kingdom would pay with every person who was not faithful to the sect. The fanatics would take advantage of the moment; that was the worst of all. They would win in the end after we had tried so hard.

“How’s it going?” Jason asked, reaching for my hands to hug me. How much I needed a hug. My nerves tightened in every part of my body, and I could not help but worry about the future.

I shook my head. “No one knows what’s going to happen. They are still trying to heal him… The poison was so much…” I cover