“This isn’t good..” the moment the healer said those words Damein’s breathing stopped.
The maid tensed up…she didn’t do it, but she knew that whatever happened with Serena would determine her fate.
If Serena survived, then she had her witness and also, Damien would be a little forgiving. But if she didn’t…
“This isn't an illness.” The healer continued now, her tone certain.
Damien’s gaze snapped to her.
“What is it?”
The healer straightened slowly.
“What is wrong with her?!” Damien asked again, his head spiraling.
“She’s been poisoned.”
The words hit like ice…
Silence hit the room like a blow.
Then, the maid gasped behind him.
Damien didn’t react at first. He stood there unmoving, barely even breathing…
The word echoed in his head.
Poisoned.
Serena had been poisoned…
“What
