Dr. Sergey's words sent a chill through me, a coldness that settled in my bones.
My head ached, my nerves screaming from the weight of everything hitting me at once.
I clenched my fists, driving my nails into my palms to steady myself with the pain.
"What kind of poison is it? Can you cure it?" I asked, my voice as calm as I could manage.
A flash of admiration crossed Sergey's eyes as he held up a syringe.
"It's uncertain for now, but if you will allow me to take a blood sample, I assure you I'll stop at nothing to find a cure."
Without hesitation, I rolled up my sleeve, exposing my bruised arm. "Do it, Doctor."
A wider grin spread across his face as he took a strip of sinew and wrapped it around my arm, tapping my vein with professional efficiency.
"My poor princess—these must hav
