Crossing Line - Chapter 19

Raisel’s POV

I fell silent after his confession. The room seemed to hold its breath, and a sigh escaped his lips as the silence stretched, becoming unbearably awkward. I didn’t know what to say. Soren studied me for a second longer, then excused himself and left the room.

After being discharged from the hospital, we returned to the penthouse. My body still felt weak, but Soren moved around as if nothing had happened, back to his usual self.

“Take this,” he said, handing me a small bottle of strange-looking liquid.

“What is it?” I asked, eyeing it suspiciously.

“An antidote,” he said, breaking the silence. I hesitated. “Raisel, it’s not the first time I’ve been poisoned,” he added with a faint smile, as if the idea didn’t shock him at all. “I’ve built up immunity, so I’m fine now. You can take this—it’ll help you recover.”

“Who tried to kill you this time?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

“I have enemies everywhere,” he said calmly, showing no fear of another attack. “I don’t