Chapter 46

The scent of antiseptic filled my senses, and I felt a heavy weight pressing down on me. Confused and disoriented, I realized I was lying on rough linen, not in my bed. My stomach throbbed, but at the same time, I felt a strange numbness. The constant beeping of a heart monitor pierced through the room, indicating that I was in a hospital.

My memory rushed back to me - the silver knife, the fight, and losing contact with Jazzlyn. I had been sitting at the table, feeling dizzy, when I noticed the blood on my dress. Kendrick had been trying to stop the bleeding while Matias was beside himself with worry.

I struggled to wake up, fighting to open my eyes and regain consciousness. I couldn't die now, not when Matias needed me, not when the Kingdom needed me. I knew losing a mate could devastate someone, and I couldn't let Matias destroy himself over me.

Suddenly, I heard voices approaching the room - Matias and the doctor. Matias sounded broken and desperate, asking why