CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN


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    CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN


    Talia’s POV


    Solon and De stared at me, both clearly shaken. De was the first to recover, rushing out to call the doctor. Solon stayed at my bedside.


    The doctor arrived quickly and said, “How are we feeling, Princess?”


    “Tired, doctor. I can’t feel my wolf,” I whispered, my voice cracking.


    The doctor looked surprised and said, “I felt your wolf earlier. Your wolf was also weakened by the heat. Maybe you just overlooked her.”


    He checked my pulse, studied my breathing, and pressed his palm against my chest. His brow furrowed as he searched for my wolf.


    Finally, he leaned back with a furrowed brow. “Your wolf has indeed gone silent,” he said.


    “Do you know what caused this? Was it the heat?” Solon asked.


    “I cannot tell whether her wolf has disappeared or is in a deep dormant state,” the doctor exined. “The Princess going into heat should not have caused her wolf to go dormant; however, it did happen on a full moon night. So, it could potentially be the cause.”


    This could not be happening. My wolf had been with me since I was a child. I never knew a moment without her. Now, not hearing or feeling her, made me feel so empty.


    “What is the remedy for this? How do we bring her wolf back?” Solon asked.


    “Because I don’t know the cause, it makes it harder for me to prescribe a treatment,” the doctor exined. “In most cases, extreme danger will force a dormant wolf to reappear or awaken to protect her.”


    “I am not about to put my sister in a dangerous situation. What is the other option?” Solon pressed.


    “She needs to be marked by a true mate. Beyond that, there is no method I can promise,” the doctor answered.


    “So, we wait until she returns on her own,” I said firmly. I was not about to allow Jason anywhere near me. I would never allow him to mark me again.


    The doctor nodded and added, “And rest. The Princess may leave the infirmary now; however, I rmend light activities until further notice. Your senses will be dulled, and your healing factor will be significantly reduced. Please avoid stressful situations to keep from worsening your condition.”


    Solon nodded. “Thank you, doctor. I expect your utmost discretion with this information.”


    “Of course, Prince Solon. No one but those in this room will know about the Princess’ condition,” the doctor said before leaving the room.


    Solon let out an exasperated sigh as he rubbed his temples. “This has to be the worst time for this to happen. You’re going to need someone with you at all times.”


    “I’ll be with her,” De volunteered. “Don’t you worry, Talia. We will figure out how to bring your wolf back.”


    “Father may know of a way. We can always get a second opinion,” Solon suggested,


    “Please don’t tell Father. He has enough to worry about.” I murmured.


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    “He will want to know what is going on with his daughter, Talia.”


    “Just not yet. I don’t want to be treated like I am useless again.”


    Solon frowned. “You are never useless, Talia. Don’t ever think that.”


    “Just please don’t tell him.”


    Solon gave me a long look, then finally agreed. “Very well. But only for now. Get some rest, and we will be backter to take you to your room.”


    De adjusted my nket, whispering, “I’ll be right outside.” She took the tray from myp and closed the curtains before following Solon out.


    The room felt so quiet. I reached inward for my wolf one more time, hoping I could feel her, but still nothing. I sighed and closed my eyes in frustration.


    I must have dozed off, because when I opened my eyes again, I noticed someone at the end of my bed.


    I groaned, “Solon, just give me a few more minutes and I’ll get up.” I closed my eyes and curled back up to go back to sleep.


    “Talia, you take all the time you need.”


    This voice was not Solon’s. My eyes snapped back open, and I leaned up to see Jason standing at the foot of my bed.


    “Jason?” I asked as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes.


    “Yes, it is me,” Jason answered. “Go back to sleep. We can talkter. I’ll watch over you.”


    “How did you get in my room?” I demanded angrily.


    He raised his hands in what he must have thought was a gentle gesture, but it only put me on edge. Thest time he had tried to appear harmless, he attempted to forcibly mark me. And now I couldn’t even mindlink anyone for help. His timing didn’t feel like a coincidence.


    “I came to see you. I wanted to apologize for what happened at De’s party. I was drunk. I lost control,” Jason exined.


    I scoffed. “It was exactly you, Jason. You can’t fool me. Now, get out. I am trying to get some rest.”


    He winced but pressed on. “You don’t have to suffer like this, Talia. You don’t have to go through heat.”


    My eyes narrowed. How did he know I had gone into heat? I didn’t answer, only red at him.


    “If you let me, if you ept my mark again, you wouldn’t have to endure it. We can restore what we had,” he continued.


    “I would rather fall down stairs headfirst,” I snapped.


    Jason’s eyes darkened, “Then tell me, was it Nn? Did he touch youst night? Did he mark you?”


    “That is none of your business.” I snapped.


    Jason’s voice rose, jealousy spilling into every word. “It is my business. You’re my fated mate. Tell me the truth, Talia!”


    “I told you to leave,” I said, sitting straighter. “You are not wee here.”