Chapter 319

AURORA

The room was in semi darkness and the candle above the desk danced and jumped, showing great long shadows against the walls.

Dane lay in bed, white and shining with sweat. A frame that once had been strong and powerful now showed so fragile; an agonising reminder that this poison was steadily draining his life force.

I sat beside him, holding onto his hand as he struggled to stay awake.

“You shouldn’t be here,” Dane croaked, sounding weak but resolute.

“Where else would I be?” I snapped, my voice cracked.

keep a clear mind, Aurora,” he said, his hand clenching around mine with such weakness. “Don’t let her manipulate you. I. I can

head, brushed away a

barely hanging on. And she knows it. She’s using your condition against me, backing me into

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lips thinned, and a flicker of guilt crossed his eyes. “This is my fault.

whispered, leaning closer. “You’re not dying on me. I won’t

away. His silence. was deafening, and I knew he blamed himself for the situation. we

back to Kaida,

couldn’t see Orion around. I don’t like this,

stepped closer, steeled my resolve

soon?” she asked, lounging lazily in her chair. “I didn’t expect

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