Raine's POV

I leaped from the bed, grabbed a towel, and ran to Ella's side. I applied pressure to the wound in her neck and cried, "I'm so sorry! This is my fault! I swear to you, I will never put you in danger again!"

Ella's eyes were clear and focused. She even found the strength to struggle to a sitting position and said hoarsely, "It's okay."

"It's not okay! I am so sorry!" 

Suddenly, the door opened. A healer and male vampire came in. The healer kept the towel compressed on her neck, while the vampire lifted her carefully. They left silently and then I was alone.

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