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I was moving before I could stop to think. I burst into the hallway and found her on the stone floor, convulsing.
Her body jerked and twisted, sweat pouring down her pale face. Her eyes were rolled back so only the whites were visible.
Low, guttural groans escaped her lips between each shuddering breath.
For one terrifying second, pure panic squeezed the air out of my lungs.
I shoved the fear down ruthlessly and dropped to my knees beside her.
“Get the healer! Now!" I barked at the nearest guard. "Send them to my chambers!"
Without waiting for a response, I scooped Ember into my arms. She was burning hot and trembling uncontrollably against my chest. Her head lolled back, another pained groan slipping from her throat.
“Ember," I growled, carrying her as fast as I could towards
