Chapter 54
Arwen's POV
The smell of herbs,sweat,and sickness filled the royal infirmary as I walked through its crowded halls. Every bed was occupied,and the few healers we had left worked tirelessly, moving from one patient to another with exhausted expressions.
The infection had spread faster than anyone expected.
Mothers knelt beside her daughter's bed,tears streaming down their cheeks as their children and loved ones were on the brink of death.
"Your Majesty..." One of the mothers cried, grabbing the edge of my cloak. "Please...save her. You're our queen."
My heart ached.
I wanted to tell her everything would be alright, but I couldn't make promises I wasn't sure I could keep.
"I swear to you," I said softly, "I will find a way."
The woman lowered her head,like she didn't beli
