AUTHOR'S POV

Serenity’s breath caught in her throat as she witnessed Lilith's body crash to the ground.

For a moment, Serenity just sat there staring in pure panic and confusion—like her brain couldn’t quite register what had just happened.

“Li–Lilith?” Her lips quivered.

The very thought of her best friend not being able to wake up jerked and her instincts kicked into place.

In one stride, she moved over to Lilith’s limp body

“Lilith? Lilith!” Her hands shook ...