Chapter 13: Poison on the Throne

Omniscient point of view

Few hours later

It was late already , the moon shone brightly outside, as the chirping of the birds , with the sounds of the beep machine mixed in the air .

“ You may see her now “, Doctor Raven walked towards the alpha while he questioned the nurses

Rowen had a confused look , his heart beating faster than it's usual , grandma sat on the chair , paying full attention to the doctor who was about to speak, while Latisha stared like she didn't care however her attention was on Doctor Raven.

“ She is stable now “, Rowen moved quietly and slowly, a soft sigh escaping his lips as he closed his eyes and opened it after a few seconds.

His foot led him to the ward as grandma and Latisha walked slowly beside him .

His eyes met with hers , digging deep into the stare she gave him , relief washed through him . For a minute grandma’s words prevailed in his heart .

“ What if she had died “?. Apart from her father the question boomed in his heart while he slowly wondered , still keeping his distance at the entrance , his hands on the door rims.

“ Are you okay “?, a cold question washed through his lips , she stared at him while nodding her head slowly , her back resting against the firm pillows that had been placed behind her.

“ She looks really pale , the heavens “, grandma nodded her head , dragging a seat beside the hospital bed.

What would you like to eat dear “, she pulled her cheeks like meat ,dropping it slowly as she giggled while covering her wide smile with her palms ..

“ Veggie soup” .

“ Meat soup

“Peppered chicken soup”

“Smoked meat soup” ?

I would ask the maids to prepare everything for you , she expressed her hands wide in the air as she smiled …

“ Grandma, it's been a long time since you prepared any soup for me “, Latisha squinted like a child staring from afar while folding her hands together ..

“ Come here “, she ordered , Latisha took quiet steps towards her .

As soon as grandma Ash noticed she was near her , she pulled her ears really hard ..

Latisha screamed , “ granddaughter, do you want Latisha soup too “ …

Nico burst into an uncontrollable laughter , right then she released Latisha’s ears …

“ No I don't” , she laughed her lips forming a wide big smile

Rowen “!

Grandma Ash called while signaling him to join them .

“ I'm told you are stable “? , he raised his brows , while his lips formed an expressionless pout .

He didn't expect his response to be that cold , at least he wanted to sound more caring, just for today.

“ Let's leave the room for them “, Grandma said , dragging Latisha by her arm out of the room.

“ Grand….ma you should stop treating me like this , seriously granny I'm not a kid “ , Latisha nagged before leaving the hospital ward .

“ Then you should go marry “, Grandma said sternly while she released her grip on Latisha .

Rowen kept quiet while staring at Nico who looked quite sad .

“ You should have been more careful, what if something really terrible happened “ she scoffed, rolling her eyes immediately after hearing his words.

“ What if something more terrible had happened ? She questioned, her eyes rolled while she darted.

“ You cared that much “? She grinned watching his slow paced reaction.

“ Oh “, she raised her index finger and her eyes out just like a student who had an eager question to ask a professor. .

“The truth is you don't care , stop pretending you do “, she was triggered, a look of disgust appeared on her face.

Not like she hated him , the dislike grew from the fact that she knew he saw her as a political asset and that was it.

He bowed his head for a while , like he was contemplating between two sentences .

“ Yeah that's the truth “ , he stood up walking towards the door , in a bid to leave .

“ I don't love you Nico , this is just the life we chose for both ourselves “ , he finally said, holding the door knob with his left hand firmly .

“ You would be released today , grandma wants you home “ She scoffed, staring at her bandaged arm immediately Rowen had talked .

“ Wait Rowen “ ! Her voice loomed while he stood still turning his face towards her .

“ What “?, he questioned just like someone who wasn't ready to listen anymore.

“ I have to leave the hospital today?” . She scoffed, her eyes rolled, fixing her gaze on him .

“ You can make the hospital your home if you wish “ ! he muttered, walking away while he slammed the door.

“ Such a lunatic “! " she mumbled in between her words .

The door barged open , unguarded she stared at the person it was Clara. Her lips escaped a crazy sigh

“ I'm sorry “ , she bowed slowly while tears welled from her eyes .

“ Clara it's not your fault “, her response was quite hesitant as she reached out her arms .

Clara nodded her head , trying to wade off the guilt she felt .

“ I was supposed to protect you, your late mother noted it was my responsibility but I failed to , I'm sorry Luna “ , she mumbled , tears sitting down her chin as she closed her lips

She wiped her tears slowly once she heard footsteps approaching.

“ Grandma “! Nico called out in a joyful tone .

Latisha rushed towards the bed , holding her as her arms were covered in bandages .

“ I can walk well Latisha I promise “, she convinced her .

“ It's my arm that hurt, not my legs “ she paused while they exchanged smiles .

“ It's just that this bandage seems unnecessarily tight “ she added.

“ I wonder how you do your things “, grandma nodded while still holding her blue posh bag …

They finally left the ward, soon they were going to leave the white cradled walls behind , the smell of spirit that lingered in the air , as well as the nurses and doctors in white coats and blue scrubs with the white lights so bright.

Her sight turned blurry , her vision seemed weak , she darted to the left almost falling ..

“ Are you okay “, Latisha asked

“ Of course I'm fine “ , she responded while smiling .

Images blurred in her mind , soon it went dark , accomplined by a thudding sound .

She fell on the floor , her body on the floor, her head banging the marble tiles in a hard sound

“ Luna Nico “ !