~Evric's POV~
Then I heard it, a quiet, barely audible whisper.
"Babe…"
My heart leapt. I shot upright, eyes locking on him, relief crashing over me so hard it almost knocked the air from my lungs. His gaze met mine, tired but alive, and the exhaustion I'd been carrying melted instantly into tears.
I clutched his hand tight, staring at him for a long, trembling moment before whispering, "How do you feel now?"
He gave me the faintest smile. "I'm fine. You don't have to worry. I'm sorry for making you worry."
Only then did I realize tears had already spilled down my cheeks. My chest ached. I lifted his hand gently, kissing the back of it. "I'm sorry, Zayn… I'm sorry."
But he shook his head weakly. "Evric, don't overthink it. I just wasn't careful enough."