Chapter 78. Leaving Him

Hermione

My body shivered as I imagined getting closer to him once again. I flashed a knowing look at Tania, who quickly bowed and exited the room.

Immediately, my heartbeat skyrocketed when our eyes met. His stare was so tender and captivating that I couldn't look away.

I wanted to tell him that I couldn't do it, but that would make him lose respect for me so I agreed instead. "Sure, I'll do it."

It felt like my words caused the symptoms to resurface as he began to writhe restlessly on the bed. He laid flat on his back, his skin creasing and his claws popping out. The sight was scary but his life right now was in my hands and even though he deserved death, I still couldn't watch him go through the pain without doing anything.

"Please..." He cried, and that melted any form of hesitation that held me back.

I reached for the pot of herbs beside his bed and poured out some of the content into a small plate and