Chapter 43

Baski had some stems in her hands, which she started grinding instantly after she entered. “I already sent out Uyah to the house of the royal medicine man. He’ll be here in a little while.”

Danika raised teary eyes to her face. “Will the king mind? We do all th-this without his permission or orders.” She sniffled.

“Let’s hope to heavens he doesn’t mind, and if he does, we will get punished, but it doesn’t matter.” Her eyes went to Sally. “We would have saved her already… if we’re able to.”

Danika nodded, staring at her Sally whose eyes were closed, her face pale and swollen. She leaned closer and kissed Sally’s forehead, her tears splashing on her.

“You have to stay alive, Sally. You have to tell me why you did this. Just why did you decide like this without telling your princess about it? Why? Why would you do this to me?” Danika wept.

The maids watched her with surprise in their eyes, but she was oblivious of the world around her. Just her and Sall