Selvara’s POV The arrow struck, and I felt a body press against mine. I rose and then turned quickly. It was Zyros. He held me tight and his face immediately went pale. His weight grew heavy against me, and he slipped from my arms. His blood spilled against my skin before dripping to the floor. “No…” I whispered, bending over him. “Zyros, what have you done? Why would you take it for me?” I shook his shoulders as his eyes were closed. I could hear Darius laughing from behind. “Stupid boy.” Heat rushed through my body as I turned towards him. “What… What did you do to him?” I said with a cold voice. Darius sneered as he responded. “What you deserved, but he took it for you. How is that my fault?” “What did you do to him?” I asked, but louder this time. The guards rushed at me as Da

