Chapter 158

Irene's POV

The poison left me weak for two days.

I hated it. Hated lying in the infirmary while everyone else prepared for battle. Hated being helpless. Hated the pitying looks from the healers who checked on me every few hours.

But my body refused to cooperate. The Shadow Rot had done its damage. Even with the antidote, I needed time to recover.

So I waited. Rested. Let the medicine do its work.

On the third morning, I finally felt strong enough to walk without assistance.

I was sitting in my