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Chapter 31 : Realizations

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HEMERA’S POV

I cry out as Lux drops me and attempts to remove the dagger from her back. Despite their relief, Nia's piercing blood eyes find mine, and they harden with rage.

"Lux, get away from Hemera," he snarls as he steps away from a shipping container.

Lux cries in pain as she yanks the dagger out of her back and lunges at me. How can she still have so much energy? She spins us around so she's behind me and holds me close. I flinch as her hot breath fans my neck.

"Not so fast!" she snarls. I shudder as her teeth graze my skin. "One step, and I'll drain her dry."

"I'm warning you, Lux. Get away from her." Nia growls as he pulls out another dagger. "Let go of her, and I might just let you leave here alive."

Lux growls, and I cry out as her fangs pierce my neck. Almost immediately, the venom takes hold, and my ability to struggle leaves my body.