Liam’s POV
A blinding flare of agony sliced through my chest. I gasped, my hand instantly flying to my heart as the unbearable pressure forced me to my knees. The air in the room felt thick, entirely out of reach. Teeth clenched, I dragged myself across the floor, stretching my trembling fingers as far as they could go until they finally brushed against the cold plastic of my pill bottle. I flipped the cap open and swallowed the medicine instantly.
Slowly, the crushing weight on my chest began to recede, leaving behind a dull, throbbing ache.
I leaned my head back against the nightstand, my breathing ragged. Time was running out. I could feel it in my bones. Yet, despite the ticking clock, I still hadn’t managed to get Aurora on my side. The memory of our last encounter flashed in my mi
