Darius’ POV
I woke up feeling like my body had been drained of every ounce of strength. My head throbbed painfully, each pulse sending a sharp pang through my skull.
Groaning, I slowly sat up, pressing my hand against my forehead as if that would ease the ache. My breaths were shallow, and the room felt colder than usual. Something wasn’t right.
Before I could gather my thoughts, the door burst open, and Beta Derek rushed to my bedside.
His face was a mixture of confusion and concern, his brows furrowed deeply. “My King, you’re awake!” he exclaimed, stopping short beside me. “Are you okay? How do you feel?”
I blinked at him, my vision still slightly hazy. “What... what happened?” My voice was hoarse, like I hadn’t used it in days.
“Why am I here? The last thing I remember, I was i
