As I lay on the hard ground, I hear Klaus' footsteps, as he walks away. Then he's gone. But the next thing I know, I hear someone racing towards me and I smell Alaric's scent.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQO1UFX2ecB
        A few minutes later, as my vision blurs, I vaguely hear Alaric after I feel the dagger come out.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5h4UUVdbWE
        "Katherine, hang in there. You're going to be okay."598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJ9ArVDsuU
        I feel the stake come out, as I weaken.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj724JJu1pz
        "You'll live," he assures me.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIWQnzJjs5
        He gently sits me up.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26VKWD6pbJ
        "Alaric," I greet.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡae5OsQ8d5t
        I feel my wounds close up, but I'm still weak.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡazHbz23saw
        He helps me to my feet and I put a hand on his shoulder to keep from falling. I feel weak and light headed.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kecW9Vadg
        "Katherine, look at me," he says gently.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7TVHLrnKr
        I do.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnxI9ufwXx
        He gently puts hands on either side of my head. He then looks back at me.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu55HOIEt4
        "Focus, Katherine. Focus. Stay with me."598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZc1buzNLv8
        I can barely stand, as he tries to keep me awake. It's hard on my part. I'm starting to lose my senses. Usually, vervain doesn't make me feel this way. But I haven't had any for a month. My body isn't used to it anymore. I feel dizzy, unsteady, drained, and unfocused. All I want to do is close my eyes. I've been fighting one thing or another for 500 years. I'm tired of fighting.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4khWcBbpFC
        "Alaric, I-" I start.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmj9dqhdCWI
        "Whatever you want to tell me, can probably wait until you're feeling better," he interrupts.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPJ0bes2tc
        "No. Alaric, I can't. I feel…" I try.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLY65SQccmM
        I feel like I should tell him how I'm feeling.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhXwpgv8vW
        "I don't feel well," I finally get out.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7UUd6qs50
        He lets go of me.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAo4IzN3pm4
        "I know. And I'm going to help you."598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz50lV9WEH9
        A moment later, I collapse to the ground, but he catches me with a hand between my shoulderblades, another hand behind my head, holding me up, as I start to lose it. And then he gently picks me up in his arms. I wrap my arms gently around his neck, as he starts walking, resting my head on his shoulder.598Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVerLLQQaE
        "Try to stay awake," he encourages me, as I try to fight, but I know I'm losing the fight.8964 copyright protection594ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSFgtinket 維尼

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