Naomi Pov

Time appeared to stretch without cease as I watched Lucian fall, the arena round me spiraling into chaos. My coronary heart raced, and panic surged through my veins. I rushed towards him, desperate to reach him and, if possible, to do something that would make him stand up, even if I had to give him my blood. I didn't care at that moment!!!

“Lucian!” I cried out, my voice breaking. I ought to sense the tears streaming down my cheeks, burning like acid in competition with my ...