Chapter 105
Lucian's POV
I was sitting by Nikolas' bed, not saying anything, as silver oozed slowly from the bandage on his side. The silence was there now, but it didn't seem right to him. It was the kind of silence that comes before lightning strikes.
Nik rested his head on the pillow, his eyes shut, and his chest rose and fell slowly. I wished I could have that calmness.
But the worst was yet to come for me.
"You should go to sleep," he said, not opening his eyes.
"I'm fine."
"You're not right."
He was right about that. I hadn't been able to sleep. Not after what took place at the temple. Not for the runes. Not after the Ash-Born. And now?
They were now trying to take my title from me.
Nik spoke with more force. Did you hear what I said?
The vote will take place tonight.
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