The Barter Novel Sierra and Xavier

---- He turned his face away, trying to muster the strength to rise.

As he shifted, Alexs eyes fluttered open.

Instinctively, her hand reached out to press against his forehead, her touch cool and soothing.

Tt still hasn't dropped, she murmured, her voice thick with sleep but laced with concern.

Just lay down.

I'm fine" Damien began, attempting to push away her care.

He didnt deserve it Her palm pressed firmly against his forehead, silencing him with an authoritative glare from her hazel eyes.

Lay down, Damien.

I won't repeat myself.

A scoff escaped his lips, but he obeyed.

Since when did you get so bossy? Since last night, she shot back, her lips curving into a faint smirk.

Since you stopped taking care of yourself.

Damien watched as she dipped the cloths into water again.

With meticulous care, she placed the dampened patches over his bodyhis feet, his legs, ---- Chapter 471 his hands, his forehead.

Her hands faltered slightly as she brought the cloth toward his neck, her fingers trembling.

May 1? she asked softly, hesitation coloring her voice [ don't recall you asking permission last night, he teased, his smirk widening.

What did you see, stalker? ---- Chapter 472 Alexias checks flushed a deep crimson, and she sputtered, her eyes darting everywhere but at him.

I didntI swear, I didnt see anything! You were burning up, and T had to Damien couldn't hold it anymore.

A deep, rumbling laugh erupted from his chest, shaking his weak frame.

Gosh, your face, he managed between laughs.

It's like you committed a murder.

You clever bore! she exclaimed, her fists pounding against his chest with mock frustration.

Their laughter echoed through the forest, lightening the oppressive tension for a fleeting moment.

But the levity was short-lived.

A coughing fit overtook Damien, his body wracked with violent spasms as he doubled over.

Alex was at his side instantly, one hand steadying his back, the ---- other brushing against his forehead.

His gagging turned to retching, his stomach expelling what little remained within.

When the fit subsided, he slumped back into her lap, pale and trembling.

[ don't have long, Alex.

he rasped, his voice barely a whisper.

Shh! she snapped, her palm covering his lips.

Stop being so pessimistic.

If you cant say something useful, then dont speak at all.

Damiens eyes grew heavy, his gaze sofiening as he lifted a weak hand to tuck a stray lock of her hair behind her ear.noveldrama

Don't go, he whispered.

Go where? What are you talking about? Her voice cracked, panic lacing her words as her hands gripped his.

Don't go to the river of death, he murmured, his words slurring.

Don't search for Scout...

if I die here, just leave me and run.

Don't look back...

please...

run far away.