•~•Aziel’s POV The sterile white ceiling was the first thing I saw when my eyes blinked open, too bright.My head throbbed, and every breath scraped against my ribs. I tried to move, but a sharp ache at my back warned me to stay still.Then I saw her.Shoshana sat by the bed, her face drawn with concern, eyes tired, like she hadn’t slept at all. When she saw me awake, she leaned in quickly.“How are you feeling? Should I call the doctor?”I shook my head, my throat dry and my voice barely more than a rasp. “Is she okay?”Her expression shifted instantly, tightening. She leaned back, folding her arms. “You could have died, Aziel,” she said, voice low. “And the first thing you ask is about her?”I sighed, wishing I had the strength to sit up. “I only asked because… if she still got hurt after everything I did, then what was the point of being here?”“Right. Of course,” she muttered, rolling her eyes as she looked away. The sarcasm in her voice was obvious. She turned away, lips pressed
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