Manon paced the hallway while the room you were in was completely silent, the healers working with attention to you.

It was true that witches didn't have mates, but you were a Fae and faes had mates, which made you and Manon share a bond.

Earlier that day, Manon had tried to communicate with you through the bond but had been unsuccessful, everything was quiet and she couldn't reach you. Besides, what she knew was that you and Aelin had gone out for an afternoon together.

But in reality you were on a mission with Aelin that Manon didn't know about, because if she had known, you wouldn't have gone. During the mission, you ended up having an unexpected encounter and you were hurt.

When Manon saw you in front of your kingdom, she felt her heart stop for a second. Your face was slightly bruised, but the biggest wound was on your leg, where the claws of whatever attacked you left a mark.

When she was finally allowed into the room, she found you lying on the bed with your eyes already open looking out the window. She walks into the room and closes the door, looking at you with her arms crossed and realizing that your shield isn't up.

I'm sure you've lost your mind. What were you thinking? Manon says angry and concerned, there was still some blood on her cheek from when she picked you up and she ended up getting it dirty when she ran her hands over her face.