Chapter 18 Bond Of Eternity

• As she opened her eyes, Eve saw Antonius's face hovering above hers, his eyes burning with an intense, otherworldly light. His lips were pressed together in a thin line, his jaw clenched in a mixture of concern and frustration.
• "Eve," he whispered, his voice low and urgent. "Come back to me."
• Eve's gaze drifted past Antonius, taking in the dimly lit room around her. She was lying on a bed, surrounded by unfamiliar walls and furniture. A faint scent of incense hung in the air, mingling with the smell of old books and leather.