Chapter 97: Vampire Diaries 94: An Abandoned Palace

~ THALIA'S POINT OF VIEW ~

Jack bears the pain as he fails to protect himself from the danger brought by an enemy. His abdomen bleeds as blood flows like a river.

He murmurs, "Ahh Thalia! Escape from here and tell Father everything about Shernan's plan! Do you understand?!" Jack tried to stand, patching the wound with his bare hand.

"Jack!"

I call his name frighteningly. But I stand still, trying to help him. "No! Stay away from me, Thalia!"

His eyes tell me to follow his words. But why would he act that way? Pushing me away from him, not wanting to touch his bloody hands.

"Why... don't you tell her about the curse in your blood, Your Highness! Why don't you tell her the truth?" Shernan slowly stands from the ground, holding his painful back.