Chapter 52 The Return Of The Goddess

• Melissa’s POV
• Damon's growing strength caused the chamber to quake, the Heart of Creation pulsing like a live thing. On the chilly stone floor, Kane lay still, breathing shallowly. My hands trembled as I tried to suppress the fear. I felt like I was about to crumble under the weight of it all, but I refused to give up. Not right now.
• I knelt next to Kane and brushed his hair off his sweaty brow. With tears in my eyes, I muttered, "Stay with me." "Kane, please. I need you.