Liam’s POV A searing heat consumed me, dragging me from the depths of sleep into a state of confusion. My body felt like it was on fire, but why? Still groggy, I struggled to make sense of the unbearable sensation. As my vision adjusted to the dim room, I looked down to find my angel curled against me, her body draped over mine. Then, the realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. She was burning up. Panic surged through me as I jolted fully awake. “Logan!” I shouted, my voice thick with urgency. “What? What’s going on?” he mumbled, jerking upright in bed. “It’s Lia—she’s burning up! Her fever’s spiked.” I didn’t give him time to process it. “Link someone to bring a tub of ice and start a cold bath. I’ll contact the doctor. We need to act fast.” Logan, now wide awake, nodded sharp

