The Abandoned Wife Dumped Him First (Victoria and Elias) novel Chapter 244

Victoria's entire body went rigid.

Seeing that she had finally quieted down, Elias's lips curled into a satisfied smile. He leaned in close to her ear, his gaze falling on the 'Starfall' earring she wore. He couldn't resist reaching up to pinch her earlobe.

Elias's fingertips were cool against her warm skin, sending an involuntary shiver through her.

"Elias, you…"

Elias could feel the tension in her body. His voice was deep and rich. "Relax. I won't really take you here. I'm not the animal you think I am, Victoria."

Victoria pressed her lips together, not believing him for a second.

Elias lowered his hand, about to say something more, when his vision suddenly blurred. His adrenaline had been running so high that he hadn't noticed any discomfort before.

But now, with the woman he'd been obsessing over safe in his arms, his nerves finally relaxed, and the pain in the back of his head intensified sharply.

Elias slowly closed his eyes, resting his chin on her shoulder.

The full weight of his body suddenly pressed against her. Victoria staggered, nearly buckling under the load.

She frowned and said softly, "Elias, let me go."

He didn't respond.

Suddenly, his arms loosened their hold on her and fell to his sides.

Victoria immediately took a step back, but to her shock, Elias's eyes were closed, his face pale as he started to fall straight toward her.

Her eyes widened, and she instinctively reached out to catch him. But her strength was no match for a man well over six feet tall. She lost her balance, and they both tumbled to the ground.

Victoria gritted her teeth, supporting his shoulder as she called his name. "Elias, wake up! Elias!"

That's when she felt a dampness in her palm.

Her heart sank. She looked at her hand, and the sight of bright red blood seared her eyes.

It wasn't her blood.

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