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Chapter 63

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Cage’s POV

Berrilyl wasn’t fully awake. Her eyes fluttered open now and then, but she didn’t seem aware of her surroundings. The coughing, though—it didn’t stop. Each rasping sound sent a jolt through me, and I felt utterly powerless.

She needed water.

I grabbed a cup and filled it quickly, kneeling beside her bed. “Berrilyl,” I said softly, trying to rouse her. Her head lolled to the side, her lips dry and cracked.

“Come on,” I murmured. “Just a little.”

Carefully, I brought the cup to her lips and tilted it. She coughed again, the sound harsh and grating and most of the water dribbled down her chin. Some of it splashed onto my shirt, soaking through to my skin, but I didn’t care. My focus was entirely on her.

Her breathing hitched as she tried to swallow, and I adjusted the angle of the cup, holding her head steady with my other hand. Slowly, she managed to take a sip, then another. I didn’t stop until the cup was empty.

Grace was still in the room—I could feel her presence behind m
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