Chapter 124

Damiano

I heard faint voices around me while the persistent burning sensation spread across my abdomen. Someone tapped my cheek, and I slowly opened my eyes. My vision was blurry, and I could see shadows above me. Their mouths moved as they spoke, but I couldn’t comprehend their words. I tried to move, but a sharp pain made me clench my jaw and grunt in discomfort.

“I’ve got you. You’ll be fine.” Antonio came into focus.

“Althaia… I need to get to Althaia.” I felt hands restraining me, but I pushed them away, gritting my teeth as I powered through the pain to sit up.

“We need to get you fixed first. You’ve lost a lot of blood.” Antonio intervened, preventing me from moving further.

“I… don’t care… she needs me.” I growled out and tried to push them away.

“You can’t help her if you’re fucking dead!” He shouted in anger. “I have to get the bullet out of you. Bite down on this.” He put a piece of cloth into my mouth.

I braced m