Nicole woke up one morning form the long rest that took over her,Jasper left here and there to attend to paper work. Though he was still lord of his kingdom , his wife was his top priority
Nicole woke slowly, the fog of illness lifting as a rare clarity returned to her mind. The memory of her recent seizure felt distant, a shadowy reminder of the strange sickness that had overtaken her days before. Feeling stronger than she had in a long while, she sat up, taking in a deep breath, and cautiously rose from the bed. But the moment her feet touched the floor, a chilling sensation washed over her—a prickling awareness, as if a set of eyes were fixed intently on her.
She turned her head toward the window, heart racing, and froze. Outside, standing like silent specters against the dim morning light, were five cloaked figures, their faces hidden in shadow. She felt a strange pull from their direction, an energy that was as unsettling as it was powerful.
