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~Lisa's POV
Tears burned down my cheeks as I clutched Damon's hand. His skin was still burning, his chest rising unevenly. My whole body trembled as I whispered to him.
"Please, Damon… please don't leave me. Don't…"
Then suddenly, my mind sparked, like lightning striking in the middle of a storm. My breath caught. The vial.
I remembered it, my maid earlier. She had gone near where I placed Damon's herbs. I saw her. She claimed she wanted to brew it herself. I had stopped her, but…
My eyes widened. "The maid," I whispered under my breath. "Where is she?"
I spun around, scanning the chamber. Only the doctor and guards were there. My heart pounded faster. She was gone.
Kael's sharp voice cut through. "Lisa." His eyes pierced me like daggers. "What is it? You remembered something. Speak."
My lips trembled. "I… I think… it was her. My maid. She went near Damon's herbs earlier. She touched the vial. I…"
Before I could finish, the door creaked open.
And there she was.
