Chapter 61: Make Haste!

Izzy woke with a pounding headache and a queasy stomach. She looked around her room and noticed Marielle was lying on the chaise sleeping. She had brought it close to Izzy’s bed to be close in case Izzy needed her throughout the night. A fire was roaring in the fireplace. Despite the warm summer air, it was still chilly at night, and she had been feeling sick the last few days.

Several days had passed since the banquet where Firam had claimed Izzy. She had stayed in her room since speaking with Firam in the garden. She spent most of her time laying in bed, willing her stomach to calm. The stress of the situation was overwhelming her. She needed rest. She needed her sister. She needed her mate. Scratch that, she thought bitterly. She needed a mate that would love her, no matter what.

She thought again about Nate, wondering where he was and when he would make it here. She knew he was on his way, Firam had indicated as much when she spoke to him last. He seemed to know