°•♡Chapter 45~ Justified Doubt

The further we moved into the main areas of the citadel, we reached the guards and quickly summoned the healers.

Ansel was moved to a different care room. The healers moved quickly to stabilize her. She was losing blood fast. My eyes fixed on the thick crimson which had soaked through the fabric of her dress.

I could barely hear her breathing, and it was frightening partly because she was the only credible witness to the invasion and because she'd protected my children when I'd already ruled her off as a spy.

Ronan stood at the door, jaw tight. I didn't need a mind reader to know that he was still unconvinced. I didn’t blame him. There was still a lot that didn't make sense.

The guards were still searching the territory for the intruder, and security within and without had been tightened.

But for now, my priority was the twins.

They sat on the bed, one on either side of me, their small faces still pale. I had my hands around their shoulders, cradling them to me as I stroked their h