Chapter 103

Valerie's POV

I clutched Darius tighter, dragging him against me while staying vigilant, especially since I had just confirmed there were a dozen enemies coming our way. Tears had already blurred my vision, but I refused to let him go.

I had to move. I had to save him.

"Hold on," I whispered, half to him and half to myself, even though his breath was faint and his eyes were closed. "Just hold on a