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"If it happens, I'd rather die than have you become my personal blood bank" Darian said, his golden gaze locked with mine.

"But-"

He placed a finger against my lips, his gaze soft.

"Let's not dwell on it. I won't let things escalate to that point" he whispered. I stared at him, tears blurring my vision. There was a high chance that he would eventually get infected. Darian pressed a kiss to my forehead. When he pulled away, there was a smile on his face.

"You should get some rest. Today has been hectic. I'll walk you to your room, okay?" He said.

I nodded once. He took my hand in his. Together, we left the art room. I couldn't help but wonder what our future had in stock for us.

When I got to my assigned room, I laid down on the bed. Exhaustion hit me all at once. While I stared at the ceiling with heavy lidded eyes, I replayed everything that had happened earlier today, in my head.

Only at this point did I realize that I'd broken the promise I'd made to Hayley.

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