Chapter 358

The empty hallway felt eerie as I walked, the silence unsettling. Where was everyone? I wondered, my steps echoing faintly against the walls.

A sudden, loud bang from outside made me freeze. My heart jumped, panic coursing through me. What was that?

Then I heard it–cheering, loud and fervent, coming from outside. Without a second thought, I raced toward the noise, my pulse quickening with each step.

I collided with Evelyn as she rushed out of her room. She halted abruptly, her wide eyes meeting mine.

“Did

you hear that?” she asked, her voice trembling.

I nodded. “What’s going on out there?”

Evelyn shook her head. “I’m not sure, but I think it’s a fight. I heard one of the maids calling Evander’s name, but…”

Her words blurred as my mind latched onto that single name- Evander.

My chest lightened. Was Evander fighting? My heart sank as dread clawed at me. I knew his temper, how easily he could lose

control. This could only end badly.

I sprinted past Evelyn, not waiting for more. The noise grew loder as I approached the yard. A large crowd had gathered, their cheers a chaotic roar.

Piper appeared beside me as I pushed through the throng. “Aurora, what’s happening?” she asked, her tone laced with

Worry.

I hesitated, unsure how to answer. How could I tell her that. Evander might be on the verge of killing Warrick? Without responding, I shoved through the wall of bodies, my urgency mounting.

“How dare you, scoundrel!” Evander’s furious voice boomed over the noise.

A sickening thud followed as I finally reached the front. My stomach twisted at the sight before me–Evander, his fist. colliding with Warrick’s face, sending blood spraying.

“Oh my god!” I gasped, horrified.

hold himself up. Evander, on the other hand, stood over him, fists clenched, his face cut

again, preparing to strike, but I lunged forward and grabbed his arm. His

shouted, my

to mine, his wild eyes softening

weakly, blood dripping from his mouth. He looked utterly

with emotion. “I gave you a chance with her–twice-

Her wide eyes flicked between Evander and Warrick, her lips trembling as if she couldn’t

suddenly screamed, breaking

Blood stained his hands and shirt, and the sight of it

filled with conviction. “He doesn’t deserve you. Warrick is a liar and a cheal. He’ll never see your true worth. Let me show

air. She raised her hand and slapped him

crack of thunder, silencing the crowd.

instinctively closing my

stood motionless, his jaw clenched as he rolled his lips inward. Slowly,

She cradled his head in her lap, her voice breaking as she cried, “Warrick, please…

action, addressing the crowd. “The fight is over! Everyone, back to your

moment, then began to disperse. Evelyn approached me, and I turned

nodded and

as the commotion died down. His eyes widened at the sight of Evander’s bloodied fists and

happened here?” he demanded, his tone

fight,” I replied, frustration lacing my voice. “Where were you?

training equipment,” he said, guilt

crouched down beside Warrick

helped Piper lift him.

he reached out and

arm.

is cheating on you,” he said, his voice trembling

her eyes, inhaling deeply before

problem is my

snapped, her voice

Evander admitted, his voice cracking. “I always have. I stayed away because you loved Warrick, but I can’t stand by and watch him

eyes blazing. She opened her mouth to respond, but Evander cut her off, pulling

he said, handing them

as she stared at them. I stepped closer, murmuring her

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