The adrenaline that had been forcefully keeping my fractured body upright completely evaporated the exact second Valerius closed his eyes. The heavy tactical vest suddenly felt like a tomb of solid lead pressing against my shattered chest. I swayed violently on my feet, the pristine white walls of the medical suite spinning wildly out of control.
"Miss Aria!" Dr. Aris was instantly at my side, his strong hands catching my arms before I could collapse onto the cold slate tiles.
"I am fine," I slurred weakly, though my legs completely refused to support my own weight.
"You are suffering from severe physical trauma, immense sleep deprivation, and sheer exhaustion," the doctor scolded gently, signaling for a silent estate nurse I hadn't noticed entering the room. "You have fiercely protecte
