AMARA
I tried to calm my racing heart as the poison from his bite ran through my veins, the water failing to soothe the pain. My breathing was labored, and closing my eyes, I tried to focus on slowing it down.
I heard a thump next to my bath, raising my head just to see Evander on the floor, struggling to breathe.
‘Leave him there to die,’ Salem whispered, but my instincts said otherwise. His mark was affecting me and I had the urge to help him.
Swiftly stepping out of the bathroom, I sat on the cold wet floor and grabbed his head, taking the strength to put him against my chest. He was shivering, sweating and felt cold to the touch.
“Don’t touch me.” He snarled, but was too weak to push me away. “What have you done to me?”
“I should be asking you that question, Evander. You’re t
