Chapter 091
Lucian's POV
The pain in my side came back, burning and sharp, as if a fire was spreading inside me. Every step closer to the sacred pool became more difficult, as if the ground held my ankles and pulled me away. I breathed quickly; each breath felt like a sharp knife against my lungs.
The moon was high and far, giving off a cold, pale light over the smooth water below. I got down on my knees at the edge, and my fingers shook as I touched the liquid. The water was chilly and silky and felt gentle for a little while.
I whispered, "Come on... heal," as my voice was barely audible.
The water touched my body and comforted me for a moment. However, something changed at that point. The light bent in a strange way, turning and thickening the air until it became hard for me to bre
