Chapter 95

~ Rayel’s POV

After barking out orders to Boris, I took a deep breath to steady myself. I had instructed him to gather all the soldiers at the training ground and call an emergency meeting with the council members. The weight of the situation pressed down on me. Boris acknowledged my commands with a sharp nod and hurried out of the room. The silence that followed felt heavy with anticipation.

A wave of nausea washed over me as I slumped back in my chair. The dull ache in my stomach intensified, a reminder of my declining health. Initially, Dolph wasn’t a match for me even though he was also a powerful Alpha but I was so concerned about my health.

Concern gnawed at me, a nagging voice urging me to prioritize your health. Ignoring the protests of my body wasn't an option, not with war on the horizon. I reached for the vial of medication again, downing a few more pills, I closed my eyes, desperately hoping for some rest to clear my head and steady my body.

Just as I drifted off, the do