Artemisia
What was that law which states anything that goes wrong could go wrong again?
Oh yeah, Murphy's law!
Everything was absolutely wrong today. Aside from the queasiness and lightheadedness, I was feeling, and to the scream coming from outside which signified we were under attack.
We were frigging under attack and taken by surprise!
Young werewolves scurried into the room I share with Sin, which seemed like the safest place at the moment as the meeting hall where they often resided was surrounded.
How did the enemy get here without us noticing?
My mind flashback to earlier, Sin had left along with Laurent and some Etas.
Some of the Etas were acting as spies which was the best thing as they could defend themselves whilst Sin, Laurent and the others were scouring the forests and towns of Merene to see if anything was out of the ordinary. And maybe they'd encounter an intruder.
Nico and some of his pack members had joined in as well.
Leaving me with the other werewolves. Emma was nowhere to be found. I wondered where she had gone to but I was glad she wasn't in her room as I had searched there first whilst I heard the first sound of the bell which was an alarm to indicate an attack.
Likewise, Queen Ada and Ally, Sin's sister. They had said something about going to get something in a nearby village.
I was with some defenceless children and the Omegas who were a bit skilled were already beaten. Some had managed to dash into the palace building whilst the others were writhing in pain outside.
I grimaced whilst staring out of the window, then darted into the toilet as I sighted one of the opponent werewolves extracting the heart of an Omega.
"gods, Sin! Where are you when you are needed?!" I groaned, heaving more into the toilet.
Today of all days! Why was I getting sick?
It wasn't like I could do anything if I wasn't. Yet, being sick made it worse. I could barely move my body from where I crouched near the toilet but I knew I had to because of the pup who seemed frightened.
I needed to assure them everything would be okay. Even though I doubt it would.
Leaping to my feet as the door to my room creaked open, I snatched the club I had taken to defend myself and the pups. Stealthily, I moved to the door. As soon as it went ajar, I took a swing without looking.
"Aha!" I jumped triumphantly at the sound of soft flesh breaking.
I swung again but I felt a grip on the club and an exclamation.
"Goodness, my lady! It is I, Rhoda."
The club clattered to the floor as I released it, and my eyes went round whilst staring at the broken skin on Rhoda's cheek where I had smacked.
"I'm so sorry! I-I didn't mean to."
"No biggie." She winced, wiping the blood dripping down her cheeks. "I've taken far worse blows than this."
"I-I" I stuttered whilst staring at her. "Let me clean that up."
"I'm fine," Rhoda assured, gripping the bowl I had clutched to fill with water. "I'm glad you are okay."
"I'm sorry for hitting you. I thought you were someone else. I forgot you had a spare key."
Rhoda shrugged, "It's great to know you are ready to lay down your life for those little ones." She nodded towards the pups I had been lucky to save.
Some were by the window side whilst the others had climbed on me and Sin's bed, sleeping soundly.
"What about the rest? Have you heard from anyone?"
"Not yet. I believe they are on their way. A messenger was sent to fetch your husband and the rest."
I breathed out then grew apprehensive again. What if something happened to them on the way? Was it safe for them to come to the palace at a time like this?
"Of course," Rhoda said. "We have a powerful witch on our team that can teleport them inside without them noticing. Also, she's great with casting protective spells. I'm sure the one she did on the house is too powerful to be broken."
"That is great to hear then," I mumbled. I'd hate for anything to happen to anyone. I was also glad to hear there was a protective spell on the building. I believe the witch in their group had broken the one in the infirmary, that was why they could attack.
Hours passed and the situation outside didn't lessen. Rather, it became worse. Sin and the others were nowhere to be found.
I paced around the room and then to the window. And back to the pups again, who was now wailing nonstop. Maybe due to hunger or fear. I didn't know and I wish I could decipher what was in their mind.
I had forgotten to grab their food whilst fleeing. But, I had their safety in mind first. I believe that was enough.
When Sin arrived, everything would be fine and the pups would get what to eat.
My head pounded and my stomach became queasy again. I hadn't eaten anything since I came awake and I suspect I had vomited everything in my stomach.
Yet, I feel like hurling again which was annoying.
I clenched the curtain whilst my head reeled. Sweat dribbled down my forehead and my palms became clammy.
"Are you okay, M'lady? You look sick."
"I am si…" I scampered into the bathroom to empty the content of my stomach yet again.
Oh, gods! I winced. I never knew hurling would be this agonizing.
"Someone is at the door." I groaned out as I heard a knock.
"Don't worry, I'll get it." Said Rhoda before I could halt her.
It felt weird, but I knew it was an enemy at the door.
I didn't know how I knew. I felt a weird sensation at the back of my neck, my hand went to touch my mate mark but that wasn't what was causing the tingling sensation.
Normally, the mate mark tingles and it usually gives a sweet feeling. But that was if Sin was around. Now, I feel a burning sensation!
"Don't Rhoda!" I shrieked.
However, it was too late. She had opened the freaking door and from the shriek, I heard from her, the person at the door wasn't one of us. It was from the enemy side!