Chapter 55

"My apologies, Your Highness Nathalie. But I have done my best," the healer said as he emerged from Steven's room, accompanied by his two nurses. My eyes bulged, my hands shaking as I asked, "Is he... dead?"

He looked at me in confusion. "His Highness Steven is not dead, but he isn't in the right state either. We still need to monitor his body from time to time. He needs more rest after being poisoned. Let us know if he wakes up immediately. Now, please excuse us..."

I thanked the healer and the rest of his team for their efforts.

He is not yet dead.

I didn't know how to feel after hearing that news. Part of me was jumping in glee, but another part of me was angry.

That night, I slept beside Steven while the beeping of the machine echoed in the room. Lady Sabrina entered and tapped my back. "Your Highness Nathalie, please rest for a while. I'm going to watch over His Highness Steven if you'll let me."

I smiled at her. "Thank you, Lady Sabrina. How is our pack?"

It had been a day since