NoahThe world was spinning.I tried to stand, tried to take a step toward Adrian, but my legs gave out beneath me. The exhaustion that had been building for hours finally overwhelmed me, and I felt myself falling. The cold stone floor rushed up to meet me, but before I could hit it, strong arms caught me.Adrian was there, his body pressed against mine, his arms wrapped around me. He lowered us both to the ground, cradling me against his chest like I was something precious, something worth protecting. His heart was pounding against my back, fast and desperate."Noah." His voice was raw, broken. "Noah, stay with me. Please, stay with me."I tried to speak, but no words came. My throat was raw, my voice gone. I reached for him, my hand trembling, and touched his face. His skin was wet with tears."I'm here," I managed, my voice barely a whisper. "I'm not going anywhere."Adrian's face crumpled. Tears streamed down his cheeks, falling onto my face, mixing with my own. He looked broken,
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