Asher

 

"Water." My mom's voice sounded from her bed as I spun to my feet and brought her a glass of water.

 

She drank it in one gulp.

 

"Where... where am I?" She stuttered.

 

 

"Calm down, Mom, you're in the castle hospital. I called the doctor in after you passed  out." I mumbled as she nodded.

 

"Why, mother? Why didn't you tell me?". I hissed, as tears rolled down her eyes, and she looked everywhere except my face.

 

"Mother." I growled, my voice laced with pain and hurt.

 

"I'm sorry son, but I didn't need you worrying about me.".

 

"For how long have you been sick, Mother?" I hissed.

 

"For...