I turned to look at Henry, but he wasn’t much better off. Blood stained the earth beneath him, his body limp, his breath shallow and labored. I wanted to go to him, to try and stop the bleeding, but the way Marcus had taken him down with ease was still fresh in my mind. Henry wasn’t just injured; he was broken. And it was my fault too. I should’ve been faster. I should’ve—“Kael,” a voice broke through my thoughts, and I looked up, realizing it was Henry’s weak whisper. He was looking at me, his face pale, his eyes barely open.“You’re still breathing,” I rasped, my voice hoarse from everything I was holding in. I bent down beside him, but I couldn’t offer him any comfort. I couldn’t even lift him.“I’m not… not for long,” Henry said, grimacing. “Marcus—”“I know,” I interrupted, my voice tight. “I’ll make it right. I swear, Henry. I’ll get her back.”Henry’s eyes fluttered. “Don’t make promises… you can’t keep.”I opened my mouth to argue, but nothing came out. I couldn’t promise him
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