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Chapter 10: We’re Unfinished

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The moment his eyes cracked open, Kain knew something was wrong.

His body was heavy. Too heavy. Like sinking into quicksand. His head spun. His mouth tasted like ash.

It felt dry and bitter.

He tried to sit up.

Failed. Miserably.

Scarlett.

What the hell did she give him?

He dragged a hand through his messy hair, wiping sweat from his brow, struggling to claw his way back to consciousness. His pulse thudded in his ears, loud and relentless.

“Kain?”

A soft voice, close yet distant.

His heart stuttered.

Jade.

His eyes fought to drag toward the door, his muscles screaming in protest.

There she was. Standing by the door. Hesitant. Nervous. Like she wasn’t sure whether she should’ve come in at all.

“What are you… doing here?” His voice came out rough, hoarse—weak. He hated how it cracked.

“Scarlett said you needed me. That you wanted to talk.” She stepped closer, her eyes scanning him, concern flickering behind the calm exterior. “You don’t look good.”

Her wo
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