The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 177

CAMILLA’S P.O.V

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My head was pounding and I was a little groggy but I otherwise felt fine. For the first time since I started using my powers, I didn’t get to see the large dark room with the mirror. I didn’t know what that meant for me but I could only hope that it was something good. Ryker turned to me and the relief in his eyes was palpable. I tried to give him a small smile, tried to tell him that I was fine but he just shook his head and blinked back moisture from his eyes. I could see that he was hurting, this whole endeavor was hurting him just as much if not a lot more than it was hurting me, he just didn’t know how to show it especially since most of the attention was on me.

“How are you?” he asked, his voice as soft as cotton as he stared deep into my soul. It was almost like he was searchin

for injuries below the surface but his eyes weren’t deep enough to see the injuries that marked my soul. “Would you like something to eat or do you want something?”

“Some food would be nice,” I managed out after trying to pull myself up into a sitting position. “Could I have some fruits with that please and some water? I am famished.”

He nodded and glanced over at Lyla who immediately rushed out of the room leaving us in complete silence. Ryker helped me sit up and ran his hands through my curls in a comforting manner. His eyes were cold as usual but underneath that wall of ice he had erected for himself was sorry and anger although I couldn’t tell who it was pointed at. I wanted to ask but I knew I wasn’t going to get a response, at least not from him.

“What were you talking about earlier?” I asked. All I was able to hear was my name and I was already assuming the worse. I tried not to jump to conclusions but sometimes it was very difficult especially at a time like this. “Is there something wrong with me?”

“No,” he said almost immediately. “Briggs is awake and he was asking to see you.”

My eyes widened in shock and I immediately tried to get out of bed but Ryker grabbed me. His hand was firm around my waist as he pulled me back into bed. He stared at me as if I was out of my mind. I tried once more but he was faster.

“I will tie you to this fucking bed if I have to, Camilla. You are in no shape to go out to see anyone. You need your rest and Briggs does too. If he feels better, he can come up here but I am sure you can wait a few hours for the answers that you want.”

I crossed my arms over my chest in defiance but he had no plans of letting up. He was used to my stubbornness,

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knew how to handle it and he knew how to ignore it. He indulged me a few times, more than he should have and more than any other mate would but there were

to budge on and

wouldn’t let me leave any way. We waited in silence for Lyla to return. It took her almost half an hour and she returned with a tray filled with food. She gave me a small smile

first. “Thank you, Lyla, You have done so much for us. You

eat in their presence while they weren’t eating, I was too hungry and tired to think about it. It wasn’t until I

and looked out the window. “Where

is completely healed but he doesn’t want to alarm the people. He would prefer if

recovery. There is no rush to see

he doesn’t mind waiting.”

her off immediately. “I need to

why I needed to see him. There was an unease around me, it was something about the air. I didn’t know what it was but it had the hair at the back of my neck standing on edge. There was something about this place that just had me feeling like I needed to be quick and get out of here. It was almost like I was being watched, I couldn’t explain it, it was just there. I knew Ryker didn’t want me leaving the room but if I stayed here for far longer than necessary,

too, I was talking to your mate about it before you woke up. It is the presence of the witches who had died here. Their presence is strong

I mumbled as I turned to face Ryker. “I cannot be here for longer than necessary, please. I just want to get in and get

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sighed deeply but I could tell he still didn’t agree. “Alright,

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out of bed and together, we went to Briggs’ room. It was empty just as Ryker had ordered before we left although a maid was outside the room pacing. When she saw

able to take dinner to him yet,” she explained. “Your orders were very clear and you haven’t been

Lyla, she will bring it for him, is that okay?” I asked Lyla who just

my powers came to be. Briggs looked even better than he did the last time we were here. He was seated up with a wide smile on his face and he