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Chapter 40

Author: Annie Damien
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Damon stood still in the hallway, consumed by thoughts of guilt. He blamed himself for all that had happened. If only he had been able to track her down sooner if only he hadn't let her out of his sight if only he had been stronger and more diligent in finding the right antidote to counteract that black magic.

"Young master," the physician's voice broke through Damon's thoughts. He swiftly turned around, eager to hear what the physician had to say. "Her vital organs are functioning normally again, but the blow to her abdomen caused severe damage to her ribs... I cannot say for certain if she will survive. It is now up to her to fight and wake up."

Desperation filled me as I asked, "Is there anything else you can do? If anyone could hear me, they would know that I am on the edge of losing my mind. If anything were to happen to my beloved, I swear, I will hunt down Alex and his armies. Every last one of them will pay, not even their children will be spared."

The physician bowed his head.
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