Chapter 214

Lucian stood by the French windows, eyes shut, fists clenched tightly.

Suddenly, a wave of pain shot through his hand. He furrowed his brows, opened his eyes, and looked at his left hand.

The wound had stopped bleeding, and the shards of glass had been washed away by the sea. A delayed sting from the saltwater finally reached

his brain.

He felt a chill run down his spine.

In his rush to save Allison, he had completely forgotten about the injury on his hand.

He found the first–aid kit, took out some disinfectant, and quickly bandaged himself up.

Then he slumped into a lounge chair, overcome with fatigue, and shut his eyes.

He didn’t know how much time had passed when he suddenly jerked awake,

He dreamed of Allison being swept away by the sea.

His forehead was drenched in sweat. Why would he have such a dream?

Where was Allison?

looked around the empty room. Where

the woman get drunk and pass out in the

Shoot!

flung open the bathroom door and found

tub was drained. She had changed into a bathrobe and was curled up in

finally breathed a sigh of

down, and looked at her peaceful,

bathroom was filled with steam. Her cheeks

this moment, her sleeping face was incredibly serene,

bent down, and picked her up. Startled awake

control the anger

you just call me?”

drowsy and tired; she barely lifted her eyelids before closing them again.

anger in Lucian’s eyes flared up.

He gritted his teeth, holding her even tighter.

“Ouch, that hurts!”

was hurting.

her eyes closed.

was really pushing

instantly, not even giving him a chance to vent his anger. Her breathing gradually steadied, and she curled up, still in her oversized bathrobe, like she didn’t feel safe Lucian’s throat felt dry;

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