[Avira]
I felt a sudden weakness from my waist downwards, and my heart skipped a beat. How I managed to keep standing was a miracle.
"Excuse me," I said to the men who had brought the news, and went back inside, my heart heavy with guilt.
"Mates!" My wolf called, but in a whimper. Her voice had lost the usual excitement with which she usually calls them.
Mira's wide eyes were fixed on me, and I could read concern all over it. I moved about it in the room, with no destination in mind. From the dresser, I moved to the laundry basket, and then to the bed.
My whole body trembled as I paced about.
"Luna," Mira called after a few seconds. Her voice was gentle, and almost provided me with just enough comfort but it didn't. Both Dylan and Declan were badly injured, and have sent for me.
What am I doing standing here, or even pacing about?
"Take these off," I commanded Mira, waving at the cloak I was wearing which was adorned with gold, and the collections of gold around my neck.
