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Chapter 81 (The Cold Hands Of Death)
Athena's POV
The following day, Damian remained unconscious, and to my distress, Ashina was nowhere to be found.
The uncertainty between the two troubled me. I had an unsettling feeling about Ashina's disappearance, especially since I distinctly witnessed her retreating into the house. How had she managed to escape?
The doctor revealed that Damian's blood bore a concerning concentration of wolfsbane, initiating a dangerous erosion of his blood.
I had assumed he sought medical help after my warning, only to discover he had not while preparing for the impending attack.
In the dungeon, Zeeb and the other werewolves detained were held captive, rendering us helpless until Damian's recovery. On the second day, he regained consciousness but remained frail.
"How are you feeling?" I inquired.
"I'm fine," he responded weakly.
"The doctor mentioned that with ample rest and medication, you'll soon be out of this bed," I r
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