ARYA
Why would my father join the Obsidian Order? Was it because of my dead mother? Or was there something I was missing?
"Your father was promised power. It runs deeper than that—" Daxton's voice trailed off as he curled in on himself, his face losing colour.
I'd almost forgotten how critical his condition was. He'd come so close to dying, and because he was suddenly able to walk around without doubling over from exhaustion, I'd truly forgotten that I'd nearly killed him.
"What's wrong?" I asked, bringing a hand to his forehead. He was burning up.
"s**t," I cursed. How didn't I realize that he was struggling?
"Can you stand?" I asked, and he grunted. I helped him up to a sitting position, rising to my feet.
"This is humiliating," he mumbled as he stood up, swaying slightly.
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