"I am serious. I will find a way," Angela said with all the strength she had left. She broke free from the hug and looked deep into Hiro's eyes. He seemed to be awake from his illusions now, his face hollow and defeated. There was no sign of hope anywhere, but she refused to give up. She had to do something.
Then Mighty-Storm gave her idea.
Dave sat in the corner, his head in his hands. He couldn't even look at Kael. He had believed with all his heart that the cure would work, that they would save Kael and use it to help the other affected students. Now all that belief had turned to ashes in his mouth.
Angela walked to the bed and sat beside Kael. His eyes were shut, his skin cold, and his body lifeless. She could barely hold herself together as her hands trembled above him. Her mates were whispering, asking what she was doing, but she didn't say a word.
