Nathan’s POV

I rushed into the room, my heart pounding. The only thing that filled my mind was confirming Ashina’s safety.

I saw her lying on the bed, looking weak and vulnerable. She writhed on the bed while mumbling my name. The female workers around held her down to prevent her from removing her clothes.

“Hands off her now!” I ordered the female workers and they all scrambled off her. I rushed to Ashina’s bed side, removing the clumps of hair that had formed on her wet forehead. ...