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.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3Qov4sJ8L
        A few minutes later, as my vision blurs, I vaguely hear Alaric after I feel the dagger come out.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCn2Kr60Vl
        "Katherine, hang in there. You're going to be okay."585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7YLqIR16t
        I feel the stake come out, as I weaken.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZoCJmQgdSC
        "You'll live," he assures me.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJaApQpOUZ
        He gently sits me up.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8U2hzjlwM
        "Alaric," I greet.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpoTQf9G45
        I feel my wounds close up, but I'm still weak.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVjgzBZ9rs
        He helps me to my feet and I put a hand on his shoulder to keep from falling. I feel weak and light headed.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f6K1n5JNb
        "Katherine, look at me," he says gently.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZh3erVZUj
        I do.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbKoee69Bt
        He gently puts hands on either side of my head. He then looks back at me.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BYvHWZtWp
        "Focus, Katherine. Focus. Stay with me."585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7doaJblRtX
        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.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1NHhj0uPXD
        "Alaric, I-" I start.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVeuxXLJTJP
        "Whatever you want to tell me, can probably wait until you're feeling better," he interrupts.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0yNe9RRHf
        "No. Alaric, I can't. I feel…" I try.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04NmnVGWD7
        I feel like I should tell him how I'm feeling.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAtxlydJle
        "I don't feel well," I finally get out.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlvcQDADBS
        He lets go of me.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBTHUZGTZU
        "I know. And I'm going to help you."585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0VWReQb3s
        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.585Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHy0G9wnvC
        "Try to stay awake," he encourages me, as I try to fight, but I know I'm losing the fight.8964 copyright protection581ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpjy9U7caJ 維尼

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