Cassy pov

How dare he ask me that stupid question, as though he wasn’t aware of what was happening. He could be the only one who would do such a thing. I have not made any enemies. The only person who I think would want to see us separated is Miles.

He might have successfully poisoned Elliot, but I was not going to let him get away with that. He will have to pay.

After giving out the orders to lock him up, I went to the infirmary, to stay beside my mate. It was heart rendering to see him lifeless, lying on a hospital bed, tucked in white sheets. I missed him every moment of my life.

“Elliot. Please come back.” I whispered as a lone tear rolled out of my eye.

Why wasn’t he showing any signs of improvement? Was the poison that strong? The tests Sir Harold had run had confirmed the presence of a poisonous, herbal extract in the wine Elliot had drunk. Both bottles of wine were laced with the same poison. However, the snacks were not. They were all good to be used. I couldn’t use them nonetheless. I just couldn’t eat them, regardless of how much I loved to taste them. It was as if I couldn’t trust whatever came in as a gift anymore. I was too scared to use it.

So I ended up throwing all of it away. Especially the wine. I made sure it went down the drain so that no one else could use it.

I was hoping that since the poison had been removed from his system, he would slowly start to show signs of improvement. However, nothing. He simply lay unconscious with tubes connected to his motionless body.

It pained my heart to see him like this.

“Girl, I told you. I couldn’t contact Rex. It could only be because he was under the influence of something like a spell.” I heard Izzy’s voice in my head.

“I just don’t know how to break a spell. I don’t know anything about magic.” She added.

I bit my lips. “You mean, you still cannot contact him? Even after all the poison was removed?” I asked, wanting to make sure.

“Yes!” She exclaimed. “Why else would I say this?”

Heaving a deep breath I gulped down. I wish Ava lived here in this kingdom. She would have come to my assistance without delay.

“I guess it is time to call Nolan and Ava for help.” I sighed.

“Yes. Don’t delay. I think as time passed, the spell would be harder to break.” She replied, making me frown.

“Why do you say so?” I asked.

“I did hear his voice faintly at first, though I couldn’t see him, now, I cannot hear him at all. A strong block has formed and he is trapped.” She told me.

My lips parted. This means I must be quick. After picking my phone in a hurry, I dialled Ava’s number, which she answered within a couple of rings.

“Baaabe. What’s up?” She said as soon as she picked the phone.

“Actually…Ava. I need your help…” I went straight to the point.

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Ava and Nolan were quick to offer their help. They travelled to the Kingdom without delay and came to the infirmary at once, to check on my husband.

She frowned when she saw him.

“He looks pretty good to me.” She said, “But wait. Maybe the spell might be causing damage internally, rather than causing any damage on the outside. But before I do anything, I want to ask, are you sure…..I mean, your lycan couldn’t contact his?” She asked.

I nodded in response.

“Ok ..so maybe a spell of repression is cast on him.” She frowned as she chewed on her lips. “But the problem is, I haven’t practised this. Maybe asking dad for help would be a better idea.” She muttered.

“I don’t care how or who does it. Please, help me.” I begged. “Izzy had told me she could hear him before, but now she can’t,” I told her, my eyebrows furrowing in concern.

Her eyes widened. “Shit.” She hissed and quickly called her father.

Thankfully, her father arrived within a few minutes. He placed his hand on Elliot’s forehead and closed his eyes, murmuring some incoherent words under his breath. Minutes ticked by. Little beads of sweat formed on his forehead. I guess whatever he was doing was affecting him.

His forehead wrinkled and his breathing started to come out in short gasps. Suddenly, he let out a little shout and removed his hand from Elliot’s forehead.

Frowning, Ava stood up from her seat.

“What happened, dad?” She asked.

“Our prince sure is under a spell and it seems to be done by a very learned person. A normal witch or a magician cannot do it this well. I tried to undo it, but it only fought back and attempted to bite me.” He said.

I gulped and looked at my mate who was still in deep slumber.

“Now what?” I whispered. My heart hammered like crazy in my chest.

“We must ask for help. There is someone I know who can help.” He sighed.

“Grandma?” Ava asked, raising her eyebrows.

He let out a humourless chuckle.

“Yes.”

“Wow. Will she help?” She asked her father. Shrugging in response, he picked his phone.

“It is worth giving it a try.” He sighed and walked outside the room to call his mother.Original content from .

I looked at Ava who looked neutral. She smiled when she noticed me studying her face.

“Grandma doesn’t like mom. So she kind of doesn’t keep in touch with us.” She told me in a hushed whisper.

My mouth formed an ‘o’ when I realised that it involved family drama. Well, I hope she decides to help us anyway.

I was silently praying when he returned to the room. His wilted face and drooping body made my heart sink. It was obvious to me that his mother didn’t want to help. I chose to say nothing. He had tried his best. Perhaps I should ask for help from their king. As the Queen, I could do that. I am sure the wizard king wouldn’t deny an urgent call for help. This was a life or death situation.

The room filled with an uncomfortable silence. Everyone knew that time was crucial.

“I……”

I trailed off when a sudden puff of smoke filled the entire room. Coughing and waving my hand, I looked around to see what the reason could be.

“Mom!” I heard Ava’s father exclaimed. “You came!” He sounded excited.

“Wait….what?” I asked, still coughing.

“Your highness, this is my mother, she….she is here. She just teleported herself from the wizard kingdom!” Ava’s father sounded excited.

“I had to come. I couldn’t let an innocent soul be trapped in the spiritual labyrinth for eternity.” She huffed.

Whoa….. teleport? Spiritual labyrinth? I shook my head in disbelief.

“Spiritual labyrinth?” I almost choked on my saliva. What they said made no sense to me. This was something I had never heard of. Perhaps it was something that the creatures that dealt with magic knew about.

“Yes. Wolves are not aware of the spiritual world that much I guess. But if what I have heard from my son is correct, this young man is trapped in the spiritual labyrinth. I will need to release him. Then slowly, he will come back.” She explained.

“Okay, let’s get started.” She was quick to start her work. I stepped back. Ava came and held my hands, offering the support I needed. Nolan was right beside me while Ava’s father stayed beside his mother to help her.

She placed her hand on Elliot’s forehead, just like her son did and started a chant that I couldn’t understand. Her chant intensified. As minutes passed by, it was apparent that she was being deeply affected by an unseen force. However, she didn’t give in. She didn’t stop until she found it easier to control whatever you saw force was disturbing her.

Finally, she smiled and slowly opened her eyes.

“Did it work?” I gasped, unable to contain my curiosity.

“Yes. It was a hard one to break but the spell is broken. Yet, his body and soul will need time to recover, so he will gain consciousness only after some time, perhaps a day or two?” She explained to me.

Her little eyes narrowed at Ava who was standing beside me. It was only then did I realise that she too had dark hair with streaks just like Ava. Her streaks were in rich purple, rather than blue like Ava and her father.

“So I am guessing that this is your child!” She stated, rather harshly.

Does this mean she never saw Ava before this day?

“How was your firstborn? I pity that poor child, having to bear the burden of her father’s disobedience!” She exclaimed. My jaw dropped open.

“Mom!” Ava’s father looked upset. “This girl is my firstborn. The curse is broken. She can speak to everyone. And I don’t regret marrying the one I love mom. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” He stated, rather unhappily. “Isn’t it enough that I am happy in my life?”

“Fine!” His mother huffed and scowled.

“It is nice to finally see you, grandma,” Ava said softly, making the older woman freeze. She stared at Ava for a long while before finally exhaling deeply.

“I… it is a pleasure to meet you too….” She stuttered, her eyes didn’t leave Ava as she spoke. However, her expression had softened.

“Umm… perhaps I will visit later. I have an important issue to attend back at home.” She said and snapped her fingers, and disappeared from plain sight.

“Do you think she might finally accept us?” Ava asked her father when she left.

He smiled. “I have hope, my dear.” He said and then turned towards me. “Your highness, inform me if anything goes wrong. Please allow me to leave.” He requested. When I nodded, he walked away, leaving Ava and Nolan with me.

“Well, how is it now?” Ava asked when the door closed behind her father. “Ask Izzy.” She urged.

Heaving a deep breath I contacted Izzy.

“Izzy? Any improvement?” I asked hopefully.

“I think so. Let’s give it some time. I can feel the block being lifted.” She replied, making me sigh in relief.

“I think it is working. We will see.” I sighed, feeling hopeful. “Your grandma is a tough one.” I giggled.

“Tell me about it.” She murmured. “She was angry with dad for marrying mom because she was a lycan. She wanted him to marry someone from their kingdom. She was so angry that she never came to see us. Dad contacted her by phone, but each time she would end the call after scolding him.” She told me.

“I hope she changes finally. I think you guys can rebuild a broken bridge. You and your brothers.” I told her. Smiling, she nodded.

“I hope so.” She muttered and looked at Nolan, who had been silent the whole time he was here. I looked at him. He sure seemed to be in deep thought. He kept staring off into space, with his forehead creased. He shook his head occasionally.

“Hey! What is wrong with you?” Ava said, giving him a playful shove.

“What are you thinking about?” I chuckled.

He heaved a deep breath and looked straight into my face.

“Do you think that Miles could have done all that?” He suddenly asked, making the smile on my face disappear.

“I mean, he wouldn’t know magic. He wasn’t allowed to meet people. He was constantly under surveillance ever since we went back after your coronation. He possibly couldn’t have found a well-learnt magician and asked for poison so well made.” He further explained and I had no choice but to think about it.

He did have a point. But I couldn’t think of anyone else who might want to see me and Elliot separated.

“But….I haven’t made an enemy besides him.” I frowned deeply.

“I know. But this doesn’t make any sense to me.” He said and leaned back in his seat.

I shook my head. There wasn’t any other possibility.

“I need more proof,” I stated. The only way I would believe that Miles wasn’t involved was proof that said so.