Ashina’s pov

I dropped to my knees beside Daniel, my hands trembling as I touched his shoulder. “Daniel, what’s happening?” I asked, my voice breaking. His eyes met mine, pain and confusion swirling in them, but he couldn’t speak. His body convulsed again, his hand reaching out as if trying to grab onto something, anything.

“Help him!” I shouted at Maya, my voice raw with desperation. “Do something!”

Maya just watched, her expression unreadable. “He’ll live” she said ...