Rebecca lifted her head and saw Victor looking straight at her.

"You're awake?" she said immediately, raising her hand to place the back of it on Victor's forehead.

It was still burning hot.

Victor swallowed, his throat feeling like it was on fire.

"You were already injured—why did you jump in?" Rebecca's tone carried a trace of reproach.

Victor let out a weak laugh. "What else was I supposed to do? Watch you ...