Olivia’s POV
He held me in his arms for a while, but soon, he got a phone call.
“Olivia, I have to go. I have to get the men together to face Jonas.”
“I was reluctant, but I finally agreed. He went out and asked me to rest.
I lay down and stared at the ceiling as the door clicked shut. Everything was happening so fast. Jonas had planned an attack against Andre and me with the entire state of Elvis Pine. I knew Andre was brave but it didn’t make me any less scared. I didn’t want anything to happen to him.
The door opened, and I turned my head in fright, but it was the nurse who came in, and she had a soft smile on her face.
“What are you doing here?” I asked. “I thought you left.”
She gave a slow nod and then sat on the chair by my bedside.
“I did, but I couldn’t help but come back. Forgive me for eavesdropping, but I was simply worried about you.”
“Worried? About me? Why?”
The woman took a deep breath and leaned forward to me.
“I have worked for the Solvan family for years and it is in my duty that I make sure that the last heir finds a husband worthy of her. Ever since I met this man, I have been skeptical of him. I had a feeling that he was no different from Jonas and his family, but now, I stand to be corrected. He’s a good man, and I am happy that you found him. Indeed, your mother and father would be proud. If only they lived long enough for you to see them so that you could take over the Solvan throne. He loved you even before he knew about your powers. By Solvan’s standards, he has passed the test for your hand in marriage, and he’s worthy of my loyalty. I apologize again for the eavesdropping.”
I gave a weak smile but lowered my head sadly. Andre was a good man but what good was that going to be if he died in this battle?
“Dear Princess, you look downcast, and I’m guessing that is not only the illness. Tell me, what troubles you?”
I looked at the Alvida sadly, with tears streaming down my face.
“Andre is going to war against Elvis Pine and I don’t see how he can win. He’s just one man with one pack, and he’s facing an entire state. I don’t want to lose him, and yet I feel so powerless. I don’t know how I can help him win this war. I don’t want to lose Andre.”
Alvida was surprised, but she tried her best not to show it.
“I had known that Jonas and his family would try to take you by force. But how did you get to know of this plan?”
“Hailey, Jonas’ sister, told us.”
The nurse lowered her head and shook it slowly. She passed me a clean handkerchief and I dabbed my eyes with it.
“The young sister is a kind soul. I have always suspected it. I understand your problem, princess. But I assure you, crying will not solve it. There is, in fact, a way that you can help your beloved in this war, but I need you to consent to it.”
“Yes, yes, yes. Yes, I consent. I’ll do anything to help Andre. Anything.”
“You are an eager one, and though such eagerness is admired, it is also taken advantage of. I suggest you be careful in the future, dear princess. Yes, there is, in fact, a way that you can help him. In the days of old, when Solvan went to war, the king would ask for aid from Descendants of Selene, and if they gave their consent, they would sacrifice some of their blood willingly and make a concoction that the king would give all his soldiers and empower them ten fold. It was how Solvan was able to stay on top for so long. The reason I asked if you’re willing is because the blood must be given with consent and not taken by force.”
I was even more eager and restless.
“I consent to my blood being given for this ritual. I would do anything to help Andre. Tell me what to do. How is the concoction made?”
“You need not worry about that, princess. I know the recipe. All we need is your and your spouse’s consent. He seems stubborn-headed, so I predict that he might be reluctant to allow anyone to lay a finger on his beloved.”
“That’s not a problem. I’ll talk to Andre, I’ll try my best to convince him and telling that I’m willing to make the sacrifice. I want to do anything I can to make sure that he comes back alive to me. I can’t lose him in this war.”
The nurse smiled and relaxed in her chair.
“It is beautiful to see that you deeply love this man. Truly, your parents would be very proud. But you need three days to rest and improve your body. I’ll teach you to harness your powers so you can better aid your mate in the war. Also, I would advise that you give in to whatever urges you have for your mate. Each time you two are in bed together, it makes you stronger, not just him. The more intense and sincere the lovemaking is, the stronger he will be.”
I blushed slightly as she mentioned Andre and me making love. I fell silent. It had been so long since we had sex, and just thinking about him made me crave him even more.