This chapter is dedicated to Esmeralda 78. I'm so glad you love the series! Thank you for your support. CHAPTER 30 Niki POV I opened my eyes only to be engulfed in a searing pain that seemed to radiate through my entire body. Where am I? I asked myself My skin felt like it was being torn apart...my whole body ached and my nerves were on edge. What happened? my memory was fogged. I suddenly felt a burning sensation in my neck. I tried to move, but I couldn't move. I felt paralyzed. Oh no, I thought to myself. Did Armand find me and drag me back to Italy? I panicked ... I tried to sit up but I wasn't strong enough. Every movement sent waves of sharp sensations through my limbs, as if my body was protesting against its own existence. Where's Aiden... As soon as I said his name to