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Chapter 74

“When was the last time you ate?” he asked, kneeling at the side of the couch.

“Yesterday. Afternoon.” The reply came with the most minimal of movement. Mathias didn’t even open his eyes. “Why do you think I was on the hunt?”

“I’ve got blood at the apartment. You should’ve eaten something there.”

“Maybe, but…”

His voice trailed away when Edmund ripped the hole around the wound even more. The bullet was embedded in the muscle, but the glint of metal was still visible through the torn skin.

“I can dig this out with my fingers,” Edmund said. “Do you want anything for the pain?”

Mathias shook his head. “Just get it out.”