The Queen's Back

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Maxwell hurriedly carried Mona, his happening to her.

steps

quick and urgent, fearing that any delay might lead to something terrible

Mo. Mick

As he moved, he called out, "Mona, Mona,

His voice was laced with anxiety, fear, and a hi), eyes

and look at me. Don't fall asleep."

locked in a dark room by his mother.

of helplesmes as a feling he hadn't experienced even as a child, helplessness. It was a feeling he hadn't experienced even as a child, His palm felt sticky with Mona's blood, the warmth of it making his heart race with dread.

"Mona, Mona, you can't be hurt!" Maxwell's voice was filled with urgency and desperation as he carried her, his heart pounding with fear. "What would I do without you?" he murmured, the thought of losing her sending a chill through his entire being.

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As dawn's light gently touched the white sheets of the bed, Mona's eyelashes fluttered like delicate butterflies against her pale skin.

She tried to turn over but was met with a sharp pain in her back, as if something had broken.

The dangerous events of the previous night flashed through her mind. She couldn't quite understand where she found the courage to shield Maxwell. In that moment, her body had acted faster than her mind.

Slowly opening her eyes, she saw

sitting by her bed, holding her hand tightly. His brow was furrowed as if he were

Maxwell Carter, the man she had protected

hand tightened, as if he were

out a soft hiss of pain. Maxwell's eyes snapped open, and

noticed fear and anxiety in his

she wouldn't

tell you to stay in the car?" Maxwell's voice was stern,

If

didn't know how he

his hands slick with sweat mixed with Mona's blood, pushing him to the brink of losing control. Mona, just waking up, felt a wave of emotion at Maxwell's questioning tone. She had acted for his sake; she wouldn't have done it for anyone

she'd have the courage to step in front of

more important than your own. If

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that if such a situation arose again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted

choice she would make

Maxwell's life was more important to

the hospital. She vaguely recalled someone calling her name. "I took you to the hospital. Nigel said that shortly after we left, the police arrived and arrested those men,"

course, Maxwell's own team had arrived before the police, but he didn't mention

would they want to

Mona nodded.

for Maxwell's life, which was not typical of a robbery. "I'm not sure

seeking g

captured two of the attackers to see if they could get any

was about to

was a knock on the hospital room

announced, placing

help care e for her," Maxwell

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