Chapter 103

• Darren
• I took a step toward the door before I heard a hum from Dayanara. I turned to look at her and noticed her moving quickly, her face intent and focused on Lyle’s body.
• She placed a hand on his forehead, a thoughtful wrinkle between her brows. “This is strange,” she said, and the uncertainty in her voice startled me. Her hands traced his throat, then hovered over his heart, a dawning realization on her face. “This is divine magic,” she said, eyes wide. “It stopped his heart, froze his blood. I’m not sure what could have caused this.” She placed her hand on his chest, and I turned to face her completely. Her eyes widened as she looked up at me. “He isn’t dead.” The words were an electric shock, jarring and incredible. “He’s alive,” she breathed. I stumbled forward, my own heart threatening to stop from the sudden flood of hope.