Following Eric's plan, the Knights of Gerhard, together with Rafe and his assistant, divided into several teams and spread out to investigate the Laradie case.
They searched as far as fifteen miles from the cave, questioning villagers and inspecting nearby settlements for any sign of infection.
At Rafe's instruction, everyone, including those remaining in the camp, was also administered a small dose of Anna's blood to grant temporary immunity.
Three days passed.
Colour slowly returned to the princess's once pale face, her complexion regaining its gentle pink glow. Kyren's constant presence at her side seemed to influence her recovery.
Even so, her overly attentive husband refused to allow her to move about unnecessarily.
It was morning.
Reclining against the pillows, she lifted her emerald eyes when a tall figure pushed the tent flap aside.
Kyren stepped inside, and the moment their gazes met, a faint, captivating smile curved across his lips.
Anna's breath caught.
