I was teetering on the edge of losing my sanity. Without hesitation, I bolted from my chamber and headed straight for the south wing, where I knew Freya would be. Relief washed over me the moment I spotted her seated in the corridor just outside the kitchen.

"Freya, please... call Doctor Caspian Blackwell and tell him to come immediately. It's urgent," I managed between ragged breaths.

Freya shot to her feet, her wide eyes scanning me frantically for any sign of injury. "A-are ...