Chapter 109: Worried and Assured
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Chapter 109
~Zara’s POV~
As Layla ground the herbs, their earthy scent filled the room, blending with the honey she stirred in. With a steady hand, she mixed everything into a thick paste and handed me the bowl.
"Drink it slowly," she said calmly but firmly. "This will counteract the wolfsbane, though it’ll take a few days to fully clear your system."
I took a small sip, wrinkling my nose at the bitterness though softened by the honey. Almost immediately, warmth spread through me, reaching deep into my muscles and slowly loosening the weight the wolfsbane had left behind.
Snow stood nearby, watching every change on my face silently. His eyes held an edge, a quiet pride mixed with relief as if he could sense each wave of ease passing through me.
When I finished, Layla rested a hand on my shoulder. "There," she said with a kind smile. "The worst of it should pass soon. Rest, Zara. You’ll feel your strength coming back."
"Thank you," I whispered, feeling genuine gratitude.
Layla nodded and gathered her things. "I’ll hand the rest over to Aira just in case. Finish the dose and you are good to go."
She signalled to Aira, who shot me a warm smile before they both slipped out, leaving Snow and me.