Chapter 147 I Misunderstood Him

Leona's POV Darkness wrapped around me like thick, churning water, dragging me under. I struggled, but I could only sink deeper into endless pain. Every breath felt like thousands of red-hot needles piercing my lungs. The agony of my shattered ribs was so intense I couldn't even moan. My body wasn't my own anymore. It was just a broken vessel filled with suffering. Through the haze, I felt a pair of warm, large hands trying to soothe me. I mustered every ounce of strength to crack my eyes open just a sliver. In my blurred vision, a tall figure loomed over me. The light traced the tense line of Soren's jaw. His expression was more complex than I'd ever seen. Half deep concern, with half cold killing intent. He felt sorry for me, yet he wanted to kill me. The realization struck like lightning through my foggy mind. I wanted to scream at him to get away, but the pain strangling my body wouldn't let me make a sound. Suddenly, a cool yet bitter liquid slid down my throat. The substa