This is a high-stakes gamble, where she bets on Amir Hallow's life, as well as her own lifelong happiness.
What if she can't have him?
If he's not there, it seems like the entire world will never see a new dawn again.
But in this time waiting for news, she felt so cold she could hardly hold on. In fact, she was more scared than anyone.
If she wasn't pushed to the brink, she wouldn't do this; doing so makes her feel cruel, but for the one she loves, she's fearless, even if it means descending into the Inferno.
In the quiet air, she could hear her own heartbeat, pounding one beat after another.
Dawn was nearly breaking when Luna Miller suddenly stood up, opened the office door, and walked out. She always had a quirky temper, so Charlotte didn't pay too much attention.
She couldn't handle Luna now; first, she needed to ensure that Amir Hallow returned quickly.
