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.

a

before. She must be dealing

overlooked that

gasped, “Xavier, is this it for me? I feel

his eyes tinged with red. “We’re getting out

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her up, but he felt someone pulling

It was Milly.

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found herself begging for the first time, driven by a powerful urge

to survive.

without Xavier’s support, she was staring down a dark fate. She wasn’t necessarily scared

Apollo? Jordan? Would the Burnetts still be doomed without her around? And

the idea of death scared her

of pride, now showed vulnerability. She opened her mouth to speak, but no

Xavier had ever seen her let her guard down like that.

the Milly he knew–bright,

her accolades seemed

lay in a

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

It didn’t hurt.

used little

become used to the

Stephanie

smiling and entirely at ease in Xavier’s arms, unaware of any stress

had won

metallic taste 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 and everything in front of her slowly blurring

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

do snakes even eat

heavier and heavier evelids struggling to stay onen. Just

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