The doctor hesitated, his jaw tightening. “She…” he paused, his throat working as he searched for the right words. “She’s in critical condition. We managed to stop the bleeding, but her body’s weak. She lost a lot of blood, and right now, she’s not responding. We’re doing everything we can, but…”

Genesis’s breath caught. Her fingers went cold. “But what?” she whispered.

“She might not make it through the night,” the doctor said softly.

Genesis gasped, her knees giving out beneath her as she clutched at Knight’s arm. “No…” Her voice broke. “No, please, no…she can’t… she can’t die.”

“Genesis..” Knight started, reaching for her, but she stumbled forward toward...