Page 102 of True Luna: The Unknown Magic

It was fighting back. It didn’t want to leave. It didn’t want to go back.

Four.

I tried to swallow. It was hard. The darkness was still there.

Five.

It moved to my stomach. I needed to get it out of there because the feeling in my stomach was making my knees weak. If Lex wasn’t holding me, I would surely fall. It was a feeling of hopelessness and pain. It was intense and it scared me.

Six.

The darkness was fighting back. It tried to spread again.

Seven.

I couldn't let it do that. I couldn't let it win. I pushed back harder.

Eight.

“You are doing great, Fia,” Lex said softly. “Just a little bit more.”

Nine.

I pushed back. I had to push back. Hunter would be here soon. I couldn't let him see me in that state.

Ten.

“Take a deep breath,” Lex said. “You can do it now, Fia. I can feel it.”

Eleven.

I listened to him. I inhaled slowly. It was still hard, but it was easier than before.

Twelve.

“There we go,” Lex said. “It will be okay. Take another deep breath.”

Thirteen.

I focused on the edges again. The darkness was only around my chest now. I could feel a little spark of my light magic. I used it to push the darkness back.

Fourteen.

I took another deep breath. I could do it now. It wasn’t as hard as it was before.

Fifteen.

I could feel my heart rate slow down. The warmth from Lex’s skin transferred to mine. I wasn’t as cold anymore.

Sixteen.

“There we go,” Lex mumbled as he kissed my temple. “You did it. I am so proud of you.”

Seventeen.

I gripped the back of his hoodie with my frozen fingers. I could still feel a spot of darkness in my chest.

Eighteen.

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