“Carson,” Alexei calls behind me. Seconds later, he darts in front of me, and then his arms wrap around me. “She’s going to be okay.” I shake my head. She’s not. She’ll never be okay again. I found the most beautiful creature, and I destroyed it. “Demitri’s with her. They’ll fix her up.” Patch her together. She’ll never be whole again. Her smile won’t be as bright. Her light wasn’t strong enough for my darkness.
