Nathan’s pov

I wrapped Ashina up with a blanket, her body trembling beneath my touch. I lifted her from the bed, her weight light in my arms. Every part of me ached at seeing her like this, vulnerable and delirious.

I carried her to the bathroom, ignoring the abnormality of my own heart. Carefully, I lowered her into the bathtub filled with cold water. Thomas had told me that was also a solution that could help calm her nerves down. It wouldn’t completely wear off the effect of the drug ...