C14 A Pleasant News

The next morning, Derek woke up and noticed that Nora was lying motionless on the bed, her skin flushed and glistening with sweat.

“Daphne?” Derek's voice trembled with concern etched on his face.

She stirred, her eyes half open, clouded with fever. “My King,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Derek rushed to her side, feeling her scorching forehead. “Daphne, you are burning up