chapter forty six

As the sun began to rise in Asteria, casting its gentle light into the room where Elen lay in deep slumber, a sense of urgency gripped the hearts of those gathered around her. The doctor, beads of sweat forming on his brow, had tried everything within his power to rouse Elen from her unconscious state, but her body remained unresponsive.

The tension in the room was palpable as the grand duke, a grave expression etched on his face, questioned the doctor about Elen's condition.

"When will she wake up?" the grand duke inquired, his voice tinged with concern.

"It seems that the medicine has not taken effect on the lady's body," the doctor responded, his own anxiety evident in his voice.

A heavy silence hung in the air as all eyes turned to Elen, her face pale and serene in her slumber. The implications of her continued unconsciousness weighed heavily on the doctor, knowing the gravity of the situation.

The grand duke's next words sent a shiver down the doctor's spine, his tone carrying a