NicholaiThe portal closed behind us, and I was surprised that we were back at the penthouses, but being back there didn’t bring any comfort. Kaima felt even lighter than a feather in my arms, her body trembling, and the blood still kept coming. My chest felt tight seeing her like this, and I couldn’t do anything to stop it.“Let me help you put her down,” Tara said in a soft voice, stepping closer.“No,” I said, my voice dangerously low. “Tell me what’s happening to her, and I swear to the goddess, if this has anything to do with you…”“It doesn’t,” she said, but I didn’t believe it. “I promise, Nicholai, I’m only here to help.”I didn’t reply. I just carefully lowered Kaima onto the couch, keeping one arm around her, never letting her go. Every muscle in my body tensed to protect her.The front door opened, and Nathan stepped in, worry evident in his face. His eyes searched the room until they fell on Kaima.“Nicholai,” he started, but I barely heard the words. My entire focus was o
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