Chapter 173

Everyone was mourning Mercedes's imminent demise. The air was heavy with the weight of their collective sorrow and grief. Mercedes was certain to die. It seemed that way. They were all starting to think that all hope was lost and nothing could be done. Tears had dried up in Felix's eyes. He could no longer cry anymore. He was in a state of shock. Everything was reeling in his mind yet refusing to accept the thought of having lost his mate. He grew numb to the coldness of Mercedes's body. He just kept holding her tightly in his arms, afraid that he would slip through his fingers like sand. Felix just shut out everything and everyone. Roland whimpered, feeling the bond between them close to snapping. He was done begging Felix to save their mate any way he could. But he knew that the situation was now beyond him. Not his love, care and affection would be enough to bring her back to life. 

Alexa was lost for words. There was nothing she could say to comfort Felix. She couldn'