Nadia's pov I leaned over him, brushing a lock of hair from his pale, trembling face. Varic’s chest rose and fell shallowly, each breath a fragile thread in the quiet room. His eyes, still sharp despite their weakening glow, found mine, and I felt my chest tighten as I looked at him with pity and love in my eyes. “Stay with me,” he murmured, voice barely audible. “Don’t… don’t leave yet.”I pressed a hand to his frail shoulder, fighting the ache in my heart. “I’m here,” I whispered, even though part of me already knew how fleeting this moment was.He coughed softly, wincing, but forced a faint, tired smile. “You… you’ve chosen your path,” he said, voice low but steady. “I can feel it. You’ve already made your choice.”My throat burned. I wanted to deny it, to tell him that vengeance didn’t define me but the truth settled over us like a shadow. I had made my decision. The hunt for Greg could not wait, not if there was a chance to end what he had started.Varic reached for my hand wit
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