Chapter 159 Keep It Away From Your Heart

• My heart lurches at Neil’s words.
• “Neil,” I say, as gentle as I can. He’s looking at me like I’m some kind of angel, eyes full of awe. “You aren’t dead.”
• He seems confused at first, as if the words surprise him. Then he places a hand on his own chest, then his shoulder where the silver is. He’s likely under the influence of many painkillers, yet he still winces when he makes contact with the wound.