(Alexander's POV)

I refused to accept that Olivia might only survive until tonight. The very thought made my chest feel like it was being crushed by an invisible weight.

She had to live. She had to recover. I couldn't lose her again, not like this.

The regret of stimulating her and causing this crisis consumed me completely. I had been so desperate to reclaim her that I had nearly killed her instead.

"Daniel," I called out with urgent ...