Chapter 41: Faye pov The first light of dawn cut through the tent, but it brought no comfort. I woke up with a start, the burn inside me pulsing harder than ever. It was a constant, angry fire, moving with every beat of my heart. My body felt cold, and weak from blood loss, but the curse inside me made my skin burn hot. My side still bled through the bandages, with every movement sending sharp pain along the wound. Umfa moved restlessly in my mind, growling, pacing, wanting to shift, and wanting to fight. I held her back, knowing any sudden shift could make the curse worse. The baby slept fitfully beside me, with small whimpers escaping from her lips, and I couldn’t stop staring. I wanted to reach out and reassure her, but I couldn’t shake the terror that Thorn’s warning was true, that the curse already wanted her blood. Jacob sat close, pale and exhausted. His arm was re-bandaged, but I could see the worry etched into his face. He wouldn’t leave me, even with his own weakness pre
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