*Zara*

My sickness was only intensifying at this point, though I was trying to stay positive and concentrate. It was very difficult, though. Noah had helped me back to my room after I’d nearly passed out following the meeting.

He was tense as he sat next to my bed, his head hanging, exhaustion radiating from him as well. I couldn’t help but feel horrible for him, too. I wasn’t the only one in this mess.

But, still, in the end, my life was being ...