FULL NOVELXO Chapter 131
Xade’s pov
Her breathing was steady against my chest as I held her in my arms, so close. I don’t want to let her go, not even for a second. I brush her cheek with my thumb, growing both relieved and worried.
Relieved that she seemed more peaceful asleep than she had been awake a few minutes ago. And worried because as I look down at her mark, I do notice the skin is still swollen and red. However, as I trace my fingertips. across her skin I do notice that the heat has gone down a bit.
Even though it was a little, I am on cloud nine, hope twisting its way back into my body. I leaned low and plant a soft kiss on her forehead, sighing. “I love you so much Avery. Please don’t leave me.”
The minutes having her in my arms seem to blur into hours and I hold her close, unwilling to let her move away just a tad bit. Her breathing remain steady my chest and the fever had gone down a little.
The little hope that had sparked earlier seem to grow even more intense now. My eyes skate over the mark between her shoulder and neck, my fingertips tracing along the edges of the mark and feeling the warmth that surrounded it.
It was still raw and red and we were still not in the clear now, but at least the fever was subsiding a bit, even though it wasn’t as fast as I wanted it to.
She shifted in her sleep, curling herself closer to me. Her little movements made me fond over her, unable to resist planting kisses on her cheek. She sighs, her breathing a bit more hasty. Fearing she was in pain again, I pulled back to examine her face.
Her face was calm, her eyebrows relaxed but I still could not shake the worry off. Had the pain returned even though the fever subsided?
Not knowing what was happening with her was agonizing.
Her eyelashes flutter against her cheeks, her breath growing raspy and she shifts again, this time her brows frowning. I place my hand on her cheek gently, searching for any signs that she is in more distress.
I swallowed when she gasp low, moaning, eyelashes fluttering even more. I press the back of my hand on her forehead, checking for any signs that the fever had increased. She felt warm, yet not as hot as she had been before.
My brows furrow as I grow uncertain. Despite the lessened fever, it was clear she still had pain. Fear surged through me, unsure if to wake her up and ask her where else she felt pain or let her sleep it off.
But just as my mind tormented me with worry, a voice pushes in my head. ‘Dad and mom is here. They’ve asked that you let them into the room to see her.’ Xaden utters.
The door was unlocked but at least they asked for permission to enter before barging in. Hopeful that dad knew how to fix this situation, I quickly told Xaden to let them in as I make sure to fix the sheet over Avery properly.
When the door opened softly, I turn to look over my shoulder. My heart clenched painfully when I saw Mom’s teary eyes from across the room while Dad had a mixture of anger and sorrow in his gaze.
“How is she?” Dad asked as he and mom rushed over to our side. His stare fixed on Avery as he examines her.
“The fever has gone down by a lot,” I looked down at Avery worriedly. But she seem to be still in discomfort.”
Mom reached out, her gentle hand landing on Avery’s forehead and her lower lip wobble. ” Our poor girl. When did you mark her?”
I swallowed and replied. “Last night.”
Dad nod and leaned over to get a better look at the mark. His eyes flickering with concern. It shouldn’t be this way. It should be half way healed by now.”
My heart sinks. “Do you know how to save her?”
Dad looks over at mom with a grave stare that made my heart thud hard in my ears and when his eyes returned to mine, I wish they hadn’t.” She’s the only one who can save herself Xade.”