Chapter 91: The Fading Thread
Aria’s POV
Thick and oppressive, darkness clung to me like a second skin. It seemed like every muscle in my body had been drained of its power. Dark and relentless, the air was thick with magic that was grabbing at me with unseen fingers. I couldn't tell how long I had been asleep, but I felt a pull to wake up from the dim, fading warmth of the mate link.
Darius was hovering over me when I opened my eyes, his face white and marked with fatigue. Normally ferocious and unflinching, his golden eyes were dull with concern.
"Aria," he murmured in a raspy voice. "We must relocate. Right now.
Even though I had a hard time sitting up, the exertion made me feel lightheaded. Darius helped me stand up by putting an arm over my shoulders and supporting me.
"What too
