Chapter 151

Drakoen watched Mercedes sleep. He just found out that she had been having trouble eating and sleeping. Not that he cared much about what she did, but he had to this time. If it affected her to the point of rendering her unconscious, then it would be a problem for him. He didn't notice anything because she always looked fine and did what she was supposed to do. She could only go so long with denying her body nutrition. Drakoen already suspected what her problem was. The killing was getting to her. But since he put a spell on her, such things shouldn't bother her. The only thing that could explain it was that her spirit was surfacing and making her feel the emotions of guilt and disgust. If so, he had to do something about it before things got out of hand.

Mercedes started moving and moaning on the bed. It seemed like she was having a bad dream. Drakoen just watched her toss and turn until she woke up gasping for air. Her forehead was sleek with sweat,