Liz’s POVI slipped my arm around the girl, helping her sit up slowly as another broken sob tore from her chest. Her whole body shook against me, her hands still pressed hard over her heart like if she let go, whatever pain she felt would tear her apart completely.“It’s okay,” I said softly, even though it wasn’t. None of this was okay. “I’ve got you.”She tried to stand, but her knees buckled straight away. I tightened my hold on her, taking more of her weight as she leaned into me, her breathing coming too fast.“He’s dying,” she cried again, her fingers curling into my sleeve. “Please… please, I can feel him. I can feel him fading.”Her pain ripped at my heart because there was nothing I could do for her.The crowd moved suddenly behind me, everyone stepping back at once.Arthur.I felt him before I saw him.The bond pulled tight, his worry hitting mine as he came through the crowd, his eyes moving over me first before dropping to the girl at my side. His face changed instantly.H
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