“But I won’t be okay if you don’t come with me, Niko.” I pulled at his arm, seeing if I could move him, but he didn’t budge. A sob caught in my throat at the realization that I wouldn’t be able to get him out. Not alone. “I’ll be a shell without you. I already feel grief draining every ounce of color from my world. You can’t leave me.” I buried my face in the crook of his neck, sobbing. Helpless to stop him from dying. “They’re on their way, Niko. They’re almost here. Don’t leave me. Promise me,” I sobbed. “I’m sorry I couldn’t stay, solntse.” His hand came up and stroked my hair. The touch
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