Draven After we talked for a while, I noticed the way her words began to slow.At first, it was subtle. Her lashes fluttered more often. Her focus drifted in and out as though it hurt to hold onto a single thought for too long. The strength she had forced into her posture began to fade, her shoulders relaxing against the pillows despite her effort to sit upright.She was fighting it.Fighting the weakness.Fighting the exhaustion.“Allene,” I said quietly.Her eyes lifted to mine again, but they were heavy now, rimmed with fatigue. Even so, she tried to smile at me.“I am fine,” she insisted softly, as if she could convince me with sheer will.I exhaled slowly. “You are not fine.”A faint crease formed between her brows. “I am tired of resting.”The words came out small, almost frustrated, and something inside my chest tightened painfully. She hated feeling helpless. She hated appearing fragile.But right now, she was indeed tired.“You need more rest clearly,” I reminded her, keepin
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