Chapter 59 : Arrest

MAXINE. "Draco, come back." Ajax's voice suddenly rings around the field, and I find myself freezing. The girl in Theo's arms is fighting for her life even with the meds that he administered. Her eyes are now half closed and her breathing is completely off. We’re holding onto the tiniest piece of hope that she will make it, but now it seems that that is off the table too. “We need to go,” I tell Theo, but he shakes his head. “Wait,” he breathes out, his voice thick with panic. “I don’t think she’s breathing, Maxine. She’s getting colder and colder.” I put my finger against her nose. There’s no air coming out of it. My heart freezes with nerves but I just help Theo lay her down on the ground so I can try to resuscitate her. Meanwhile, I can hear two sets of footsteps approaching us. I don’t have to look to know that it’s Draco and Ajax. I know they already know where we are, but it doesn’t matter right now. The girl is dying. “Fuck,” Theo mutters as I pump the girl’s chest. She’s