Falcon POV I despised this situation, yet it was a part of Katya that I had to come to terms with. However, poisoning the one I cherished more than anything in this world was not easy. Now, as she lies lifeless on the bed, the weight of her absence intensified the ache in my heart. This time, I felt her departure unlike the first time. The sensation is akin to a knife piercing my heart. Though our bond remains, I am unable to sense her presence at all. I cannot fathom her state beyond this realm, as her body lies preserved, sustained by her own power. Her heart ceases to beat, and her chest no longer rises with breath. I did not wish to leave her side, and Ash shared the same sentiment. We yearned to remain in the bed, tightly embracing her, desperately longing to feel her life once

