Lauren’s POV“Silas!”I dropped beside him immediately. “Silas, stay with me.”His body didn’t respond at first. His breathing was uneven and shallow. His hand shifted when I grabbed him, like he was trying to find something solid to hold on to.“Lauren…” he said.“I’m here,” I answered quickly. “Don’t talk. Just stay awake.”His fingers finally found mine, but there was no strength in them.“You okay?” he asked.A laugh broke out of me, sharp and disbelieving. “You just got shot and that’s your first question?”His eyes stayed on me, like that was the only thing still making sense to him.“Did it work?” he asked.My brows pulled together. “What are you talking about?”“Did you get away?”“Yes,” I said immediately. “I’m here. I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about that.”A faint exhale left him. “Good.”“Stop saying things like that,” I said, leaning closer. “You’re not done yet.”His breathing shifted again, slower and heavier now. “Silas,” I said, squeezing his hand harder. “Don’t
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