CHAPTER 40

Lily's POV

I woke up with a throbbing headache, but I managed to pull myself up and sit in bed. Everything had happened so fast the night before that they all felt surreal to me.

After Marcus had left the cell room, I was in so much pain. I felt so heartbroken at all that had transpired between Marcus and I.

Why did he have to be my chosen mate? It all felt so painful, that my tears began to glow. I became scared and tried to dry up the tears but the more I tried to dry it off, the more it fell till I was weak and void of any more tears to shed.

I had suddenly become very cold and chilly. All I wanted at that moment was to leave the cell room to somewhere warmer.

Then I heard the keys jangle again, spurring me awake from my sleep. I was too weak to look up, but I could sense it was Marcus. I don't know how but when he joined me on the ground, my assumption was confirmed.

Next thing, I felt my body being lifted. I liked the warmth of the body, so I snuggled in unconsciously. That was t