“Sophia’s POV”

I called out, but no answer.

My heart slammed in my chest, the sound deafening. Fear clawed at my ribs as my mind spun. Oh my God… you can’t be dead?

“Lucian!” I called out again, my voice cracking, almost on the verge of tears. My fingers shook as I pressed against him, hoping he’d show some sign that he was still alive.

But his silence grew stronger.

I swallowed hard, panic rising like fire in my throat. At this moment nothing else mattered, all I could think ...