A permission, finally!!

Scarlett's POV

I remained on my bed, crying silently, snuggled into my duvet and cuddling the cushions.

I've lost count of the time that has passed since Ryan mated with me because I've been drifting in and out of consciousness. The pain was excruciating, and I had initially tried to stop him, but it ended badly with Ryan forcefully mating with me. To make matters worse, his wolf took over, and I could barely walk now.

"The end," the maid, who appeared to be in her early forties, said, offering a comforting smile.

She had been with me since Ryan left my room, presumably assigned to take care of me, as I was quite sick and struggling to stand.

"Mrs. Ryan, why are you crying? Is it the story's touchiness, or is it due to the pain?"

I wiped my tears away but remained lying on the bed. "It's the pain," I replied with a sore voice and sighed.

"Don't worry, dear. The pain will subside with time, okay?" She patted my hand.

I nodded without uttering a word, as the maid sat on the floor, gentl