CHAPTER 61: ORIGIN OF THE DEVIL

LILITH’S POV

My body feels heavy as though a heavy weight rests directly on my chest, keeping my breathing slow and labored.

I open my eyes for the first time, taking in the new environment around me; the white walls and dreary grey painted walls, the strong smell of disinfectant and spirit hanging in the air.

The last thing I remember is puking out that red metallic fluid before passing out… I guess that was more serious than I thought.

I move my eyes around and spot Ivan by my bedside, staring specifically at nothing while lost in deep thought.

His facial features seem too rigid as well and next to him is Ariel dozing off on his shoulder.

Well, that’s something you don’t see every day.

I try to sit up on my own but feel the piercing pain running down my back from using my own muscles and groan.

The sound I make alerts Ivan immediately.

He turns to me, eyes widening like saucers and filled with instant relief. He quite literally bolts over to my side, forcing Ariel awake in the pr