Lumina, Ero, and Ashen stayed close inside the chamber while they watched Lord Drex check on the unconscious Stella.
Lumina had already tried everything she could to keep Stella stable, but nothing worked.
The sight of the girl she had grown up with lying pale and weak tore her apart. Her hands shook, her tears fell freely, and she could barely breathe from the frustration of not being able to help.
Ero had quickly sent word for Ashen to return to the chamber, telling him that Lumina was too vulnerable to face this alone.
Ashen did not hesitate before coming no matter how angry he still was at his wife, he rushed back, because in that moment her pain mattered more than their quarrels.
An hour passed before Lord Drex straightened and turned to them. His voice was calm but held this dejection.
"The same person who poisoned you is the one poisoning her. Whoever it is, we must find the culprit quickly. The antidote is the only chance she has."
