CHAPTER 91♣ DARIUS ♣I turned around immediately, my entire body going rigid when I saw Sylvara standing on her own. She was still pale and weak, one hand lightly gripping the doorway for support, but she was standing, and more importantly, she had spoken. After everything that had happened, hearing her voice again felt almost unreal. Before I could even think, I crossed the distance between us and pulled her into my arms. “I'm glad you are fine!” I breathed, hugging her tightly as though she might disappear if I loosened my hold for even a second. My arms tightened around her trembling body, and I closed my eyes briefly, allowing myself to feel the warmth of her against me. I had spent the past days terrified that I would lose her, and now that she was standing in front of me, alive, I couldn't stop myself from holding her. But Sylvara didn't return the embrace. Her body remained stiff against mine, and after a moment, her voice came quietly between us. “So, are you dying?” she a
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