Chapter 9

King Gaius p.o.v

I sighed and stood up to pace to the window.

I stared out into the courtyard. I was comforted by the torches of the guards that paced back and forth and perched on the wall.

I begged for the gate to open to allow a doctor in, but I was losing hope.

The clock in the nursery alerted me that it was now nearing midnight.

It wasn't likely there would be an available doctor in the village.

I looked up at the full moon that loomed above the castle.

It was bright and mocking.

It's white light bathed the land, and I felt betrayed; the full moon had always brought me comfort because it was watching over my kingdom.

Now, here it was, and my daughter was possibly dying.

The clock chimed midnight in the corner.

I turned to glare at the obnoxious ringing and was shocked to see Isla's eyes were wide open.

I rushed over and Hilda was staring at isla in shock.

Her blue eyes were glowing in the darkness, the irises emitting a sort of their own light.

She was completely stil