141 Do you feel strange ? Lyla After seeing Nathan off .

I returned to my room , my mind still swirling with a lot of questions and conflicting emotions .

I barely had time to settle before Nanny entered , a thoughtful expression on her face Hey I greeted with a smile .

She barely acknowledged me .

Instead , she walked up to me and touched my forehead gently .

Do you feel strange ? Maybe a fever or dizziness ? Nope I shook my head .

Why are you asking ? She hesitated , as she hovered over me .

Have you been having any unusual dreams lately or feel like you might be coming down with something Nanny I sighed No , Im fine .

Whats going on ? She shook her head , forcing a smile .

Nothing dear ? On cur there was a knock on my door , the maids had come to inform me it was time for my bath but Nanny sent them away , insisting she would help me .

A while later , I was in the tub , sitting quietly while Nanny bathed me .

She seemed preoccupied with something and her movements were careful as if she was afraid to speak .

Nan I turned to look at her over my shoulder .

What is it ? She paused , taking in a deep breath as her gaze was fixed on my back .

Finally , she sighed and said , Two of the three stars on your spine are gone .

Theres only one left : I twisted around , as my heart skipped a beat .

, then offered me a strained smile , Yes , it is But I didnt miss the flicker of fear in her eyes Han I said pietly , I

man she wouded my gaze

nothing to worry about

feeling that there was more Her words didit to it but for the sake of my sanity and peace , I decided to let it go After any bath , I sat on the

which meant she had a lot going Bot something in the warmth of the room , the scent of lavender lingering from the bath , and the act afternoon sun made me feel an unfamiliar

Ves ? Ive decided Im not going back to the human world , I said firmly , feeling my heart jolt with fear at the thought that I

reaction except her lips curving into

things I saw that Xander was preparing , I want to stay here and help

least for now, until the Feral attacks

consider going back but for now

eyes still held that bleak gaze but I continued anyway , my

tension from my previous announcement was slowly ebbing away

besides , I added , my cheeks

a proposal in every sense of a proposal but he

maybe … just maybe I might be

eyes widened slightly Im so

? Marrying Nathan

life with him

I laughed .

… Ive got to admit though , hes an upgrade from all the men Ive been with , How many men have you been with ? Nanny retorted without looking

was putting away the washed clothes that came

that but was just

with some

best friend and I feel safe when Im with him , like nothing can go

was when I noticed something odd : there was a faint frown on her face

look pleased

? I turned

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