[-In the Mansion of Golden Moon Pack-]

Beta Garrett was in the middle of discussion with Jane and Oliver.

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Until Lady Sonja interrupted their discussion.

"Beta! There are vampires on the borders. And Scarlett is rushed to the infirmary." Lady Sonja reported.

Before Beta Garrett could ask what happened to Scarlett.

Lady Sonja reported about Scarlett getting bitten by the intruding vampires.

No wonder Beta Garrett was feeling nervousness and surprise coming from his mate.

It might have been surprising to see Scarlett wounded and be in a terrible state.

"At least, Athena knows how to remedy a vampire's bite. Let's leave the wounded to her. Jane! Oliver! The two of you, assemble more warriors to reinforce and guard our borders. We must make sure no vampires have passed through the borders."

He added, "Jane, lead the patrolling unit within the city to make sure no vampires or suspicious creature lurking around. Alarm everyone to stay within their homes."

Together, they replied in unison.

"Yes, Beta!"

As the warriors prepare for a battle against the intruding vampires.

In the infirmary of the mansion.

Athena, the mate of the Beta, become busy as more wounded comes in.

"How many vampires are there? And we are getting this much of wounded warriors." Misha and other orphan children wondered as they watch few more wounded being rushed to the infirmary.

Some of the orphans thought, "Miss Elaine might be busy right now in the hospital as well. She might need some assistance."

Misha stopped the others before they could leave.

"Stop! We will only cause trouble and become nuisance to her. Her attention might get derailed and she may get distracted by our presence. Her priority right now is to function as the medical chief of the Golden Moon Hospital. Not as our mother superior." Misha reminded her fellow orphans.

She further reminded them, "Right now, let's help the others here in the mansion. Maybe the two of you could go to the orphanage and check the younger kids. Bring some warriors with you. Go to our Beta and request some warriors to accompany you. Do you get it?"

They realized how responsible and quick-minded Misha has become.

"Yes, Maam!" in unison they replied.

Misha and the other orphans volunteered in helping the staff members with the tasks in the infirmary.

Even the simple tasks, they volunteered in helping.

While Athena was occupied with tending to Scarlett's wound.

"This is bad! The poison is spreading too fast. A bite from a newborn vampire has a more unstable venom towards the blood stream of a werewolf." Athena's initial assessment as she analyzed the condition of Scarlett.

Agonizing at her pain, Scarlett was visibly convulsing from the worsening effects of the vampire bite.

Lance panicked at the sight of Scarlett suffering.

Blaming himself for being irresponsible and putting others at risk.

Not considering the danger of such situation and safety of others.

He was told to wait outside.

But he refused.

"I am not leaving Scarlett's side! I am staying right here!" Lance demanded.

Lady Sonja saw how upset and emotional Lance was.

She approached him and convinced him to step aside so that Athena and the other staff members of the infirmary could do their job without the distraction from the loved ones of the patient.

Since it is the protocol within the infirmary to let other wait outside when there is an emergency situation that demands for privacy.

In order for everyone to do their job efficiently.

Non-staff members and non-medical officers must wait outside.

"Lance, dear … If you want Scarlett to be cured. Let them do their job properly." Lady Sonja trying to convince Lance.

"I-It's my fault why she got hurt! She is in great pain right now." Lance expressed his worry and fears regarding the condition of Scarlett.

As Lady Sonja and Lance walked outside the infirmary, one of the staff members looked for Lance.

"Sir Lance … Miss Athena requests for your assistance."

There is only one meaning once a doctor or any healer requests for the mate's assistance.

A life and death or the patient may be going through a crucial stage.

Requiring for a mate's warmth of touch can greatly influence the outcome.

Immediately, Lance rushed towards Scarlett's side.

"What's happening? Athena, TELL ME!!" Lance yelled at Athena.

"Calm down … Your yelling and your panicking won't help us saving Scarlett's life. Hold her as I try something. A procedure taught to me by Magdeline before we left the royal palace. Though, it requires your warmth to make sure we won't lose Scarlett in the process." Athena informed Lance.

As soon as Athena prompted for the beginning of the procedure.

Lance held Scarlett's hand and begged for God's mercy.

A prayer to the one and sole creator of all beings.

Tears fell in his desperation.

Closing his eyes in prayer while holding Scarlett's hand tightly.

Unaware of what has transpired, his focus was on his plea and his prayer towards the sole divine creator.

Desperation.

Humbling himself to the divine creator.

Pouring his heart and soul to his prayer.

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…

Moments have passed.

Athena whispered to his ears.

"We are done, Lance! You can rest now." Athena comforted Lance.

"What? Is it done already? Where are the staff members? Why there is no one tending to Scarlett?" Lance worriedly asked.

"The venom of the vampire's bite has been taken out of her system. Scarlett is safe now and completely out of danger. So you can give her some room to rest now. We can actually tend to other wounded at the moment. Just give it time and she will wake up." Athena calmly rest assured Lance regarding Scarlett's condition.

"Thank you! Thank you!" Lance hugged Athena in his relief.

Knowing Scarlett will live.

"Okay! Just keep an eye on Scarlett and call us once she wakes up." Athena smiled at the sight of Lance and Scarlett.

Upon leaving, Athena heard her mate attempting to communicate with her through the mind-link.

'How are you babe? Is everything alright?' Beta Garrett asked Athena through the mind-link.

'Yes, everything is alright! We can manage here. Just focus on leading the warriors. How is everything?'

'There is a 25 reported vampires on our borders. We may require some assistance from the royal army. So far, all reported vampires are exterminated but we are keeping our security full-scale.' Beta Garrett shared to his mate.

His last words to her before going back to his duty, 'I love you, babe! No matter what happens, you're the only one I need!'

She replied, 'I know! I love you too … So get back to your duty already!'

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