Chapter Thirty-Six

**Maeva**

I crawled to Zane where he lay gasping for air. His throat looked badly damaged. I could also tell his right arm was broken.

“Zane, Zane,” I croaked as tears spilled out of my eyes.

Even though he was still gasping, he gave me a thumbs up and answered, *‘Skoll says I’ll be okay.’*

I smiled and grabbed his cheeks softly in my hands so I could lean down and kiss him. I laid against his che