Chapter 134

Emily’s POV

Cold dread spread through me instantly.

“Nathan.” My voice dropped. “Where is it?”

Nathan immediately wrapped both of his hands around mine. “Emily. Just look at me. Everything’s okay.”

I forced myself to meet his eyes.

“You dropped the dagger the second you landed in my arms,” he explained carefully. “Blake picked it up.”

Relief hit me so hard my knees almost gave out.

“It’s safe,” Nathan added quickly. “Locked in my office safe.”

I let out a shaky breath. “Thank hell…”

Nathan studied me closely. “I figured it was important,” he admitted. “You were still holding onto it even after you passed out.”

“I need to see it.” I grabbed his hand. “Right now.”

Nathan blinked, then laughed softly. “You’re unbelievably impatient.”

“And after that, we need to visit Stella,” I added quickly.

I had already reached the bedroom door when his voice stopped me.

“…Emily.”

I turned