Chapter 94: Aria’s Vigil
Aria’s POV:
Lyraeus still laid there crumpled to the ground, unconscious. My heart clenched with terror as I sat by his side, dropping to my hands and cradling his head in my lap. His skin was cold, his breathing shallow. I fought back the rising panic, forcing myself to focus. Tears blurred my vision as I frantically checked for signs of life.
“Lyraeus, please,” I whispered, brushing the hair from his forehead. “Wake up. I need you.”
Tears blurred my vision as I looked around, searching for any sign of help. The room was eerily silent, the usual sounds of the morning absent. It was as if the world itself was holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen next.
With trembling hands, I pressed my ear to his chest, listening for his heartbeat. It was faint
