A Film Queen

A Film Queen of Two Worlds.

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Xavier frowned as he quickly bandaged Milly’s injured hand.

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His hands trembled slightly, and he clenched his jaw tightly. He had to redo the final knot three times before getting it right.

Milly’s hand looked horrific, with blood, torn flesh, and exposed bones. The infection had already started spreading from the mud.

In Xavier’s experience, this kind of injury needed immediate attention. Delaying treatment could be dangerous.

Suddenly, a loud scream pierced the air. “Ah!”

It was Stephanie’s voice.

Stephanie, who had a bit of a higher perch, ended up rolling down the hill like a discarded toy, ending smack in front of Xavier and Milly.

Xavier couldn’t get to her quick enough; she fell too fast.

Stephanie, what’s going on? he asked, rushing to help her stand.

Stephanie was a mess, looking pale, with her arms scratched up from the tumble and blood on her lips, almost like a rag doll that had seen better days.

“Stephanie, talk to me. Are you okay? Where does it hurt? You’re freaking me out!” Xavier’s voice was filled with worry.

Barely catching her breath, Stephanie whispered. “Xavier, is Milly alright?”

And just like that, Xavier felt his heart drop.

Stephanie, despite everything, was still looking out for others. What about him, though.

He had left Stephanie alone, pursuing trouble instead. That was on him.

If he had stayed by Stephanie’s side, she never would have taken a fall. But just a moment ago, Stephanie seemed okay.

such a quick shift?

had mentioned coughing up blood before. She must be dealing with

had overlooked that important point

is this it for me? I feel terrible.”

like that!” Xavier urgently interrupted, his eyes tinged with red. “We’re getting out of here and straight to a

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to let anything wrong happen

to pick her up, but he felt someone pulling at

It was Milly.

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left behind, she found herself begging for the first time, driven

to survive.

was staring down a dark fate. She wasn’t

about Apollo? Jordan? Would the Burnetts still be doomed without her

idea of death scared

sleeve as tightly as she could. Her eyes, usually so full of pride, now showed vulnerability. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out – just a silent plea to Xavier, begging him

was the first time Xavier had ever seen her let her guard down like that.

of uncertainty, Xavier remembered the Milly

seemed meaningless now.

that proud and beautiful girl lay in a

struggle. But as he looked at Stephanie, clearly in pain, his resolve strengthened. Gently, he pried her fingers

It didn’t hurt.

had used

just become used to the

carrying Stephanie in his arms.

he walked away, she glanced at Stephanie, confidently smiling and entirely at

She had won this round.

rose in her throat, trickling from the comer of her mouth. She struggled to wipe it away, only to see her hands stained with blood

gotta be dying, like really dying here, but maybe there’s still enough left for the little snake to snack on.

snakes even eat flesh?

weighed heavier and heavier evelids struggling to stay

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