Chapter 24: Poisoned

ARIA'S POV

People are talking. One voice is calm and soft, and the other is loud and sounds full of panic.

"....effects are plain. She was poisoned. The purge has been interrupted. There is nothing I can do about it. " The calmer voice was saying.

"No, Lady Ina, there must be another way!" We've already come this far!" The loud, worried voice said.

"I'm sorry. This is how far I can go."

I opened my eyes, blinking to adjust to the bright light. I remember that the last thing I did was pass out. The voices arguing were contributing to my aching head. I slowly began to piece them together as Lady Ina and Alpha Anthony.

I turned my head sideways. And sure enough, Lady Ina and Alpha Anthony were talking. "Am I alright?" I managed to ask, and both of them turned their attention to me.

Anthony moved to my side. He held my hands and stared at me, his eyes full of worry. "You are awake, Alpha Aria."

"What's going on?" I questioned, looking between him and Lady Ina. "Tell me everythin