Chapter Eighty Eight — Morning After the Night FearAlina’s PovThe sunlight slipped through the curtains, soft and warm, but it did little to chase away the chill in my chest. I lay in the bed beside Axel, watching him breathe steadily, his chest rising and falling like a slow tide. Last night still clung to me, tight and heavy. Every sound, every shadow in the room, reminded me of what had happened—the water, Lucien’s threats, the fear, the poison.I tried to move, to act normal, but my body refused. My hands trembled slightly as I reached for the blanket, my voice caught in my throat when I spoke. Even the simplest motion felt impossible. Axel stirred beside me, turning slightly, and his golden eyes opened just enough to catch mine. There was calm in them, steady, grounding. But even that calm made my chest ache.“Morning,” he said quietly, his voice soft but warm. “You didn’t sleep much.”I shook my head, trying to smile, but it came out weak, strained. “I… I guess not,” I whisper
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