CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE

"I have no idea, Mom," I said as she sat close to me, running her hands through her hair.

I knew she was uneasy, I and Turaya were the only one she had at the moment.

"She won't be waking anytime soon, so don't keep your hopes high."

"What? What do you mean my daughter isn't waking up soon?" She asked as she turned around to her side, facing me.

"She's in a state of shock, so we have to wait for her to regain consciousness."

Horace stared at Turaya for the last time through the closed door. "Take care of the Queen," he said as I watched him take a deep breath as he strode off.

out of the hospital.

MATTEO

Opening my eyes in the dimly lit room, I looked around me because I wasn't familiar with the surroundings.

As I raised my body to a sitting position, I was surprised that I felt no pain because I clearly remembered that I was slashed by a sword. Then I remembered walking into the castle to meet the physician and ending somewhere.

Suddenly a familiar scent filled my nose... Lilith.

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