Chapter 19 Daylen

‘Leave me alone,’ I shoved Artemis’ hand away.

‘You’re hurt!’

‘I told you I can heal myself.’

She grumbled the pan with water and cotton balls rattled on her laps.

‘It’s clearly not working.’

I rolled back on the couch. It wasn’t working. My body ached and my bones cracked. If I stood, I’d collapse. I laboured to breath. I turned to Artemis, her lips parted and her eyes frowned.

I reached for her hand, moments ago I had her in my arms. Now I felt my essence flee me.

‘Let me try something, please.’ She whispered.

‘What’s that?’

Her hand trembled all the way to my cheek. My hand found hers there. I shut my eyes and relished her touch.

‘You’re bleeding internally Daylen.’

I groaned, ‘Fuck.’

She lifted my shirt to reveal where Avon's magic did the most damage. My skin was raw and black. Her hand pressed against the injury.

‘Shit Artemis.’ I spat.

‘I’m sorry!’

She moved closer and guided my face so that I was right in front of her. She pressed her forehead onto mine. I shut