Seraphina's POV
After we came back from where we both went, Darius tried to hold me but I stopped him.
"Don't even try to touch me."
The words came out faster than I planned it, but I could not just stop it. Darius froze, his hand was still in the air between us, there was much concern in his eyes.
"I was just trying to calm you down, you really look weak." He said quietly.
I moved back a step, holding together my side as the pain comes again, charging through my ribs and spine like covered in ice. My stomach turned very badly, the moment his hand touched my arm earlier, it felt like thorns entering under my skin.
"I said don't!" I breathed, gritting my teeth.
He then looked at me, confusion hardening into something else in his gaze. "What is wrong with you?"
"I don't know, but it started yesterday… after the pool. After she came back." I swallowed hard, hugging myself.
