LILA'S POV
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Asher was bleeding on the ground. Dariusâs cruel grin made my stomach twist. I screamed, my voice breaking with fear.
Darius moved fast, too fast. A cloth slammed over my mouth. It smelled sharp, wrong, and bitter.
My head spun, dizzy and heavy. I clawed at his arm, desperate. My body felt weak, betraying me.
âAsher!â I tried to scream. The cloth stole my voice. His name echoed in my mind.
Dariusâs eyes were cold, ruthless. âYouâre mine now, Lila,â he said. I hated his voice, his touch.
My legs shook, barely holding me. The clothâs smell burned my nose. Everything started to blur.
I looked at Asher, so still. Blood pooled under his arm, dark. My heart shattered seeing him like that.
Moon Goddess, why? You led us to this sanctuary. How could you let Darius find us?
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