Chapter 83. Am I Dying?

2024

Amelia’s POV

I was sure that it wasn’t even 8am yet and I’d already had the worst day ever.

And then just as I leaned back against the tree, sluggishly accepting my fate as I sat on the ground, I heard footsteps.

And then a voice.

“Amelia!”

I blinked sluggishly. And there he was.

Adrian.

He was running toward me, his face filled with panic.

I barely registered him dropping to his knees, his hands cupping my face.

“Hey, hey, stay with me,” he urged, his voice tight with worry. “Just breathe, okay?”

I tried. I really did, but it felt impossible.

“Adrian…” My voice came out weak, tears trickling down my cheeks. “Am I dying?”

He let out a shaky breath, his jaw tightening but he shook his head and gently pulled me into his arms. “No, of course not. Just breathe, okay? I’m here. Everything is going to be fine.”

I forced a small smile, half certain that all of this was just a dream. Becau