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

her hand tightly. His brow was furrowed

other than Maxwell Carter, the man she

if he were using all his strength, nearly crushing her

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

noticed fear and anxiety in

he afraid she

you to block that rod for me last night? Didn't I tell you

If

didn't know how he could continue living in

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 else. -Having been given

do it all over again, Mona wasn't sure she'd have the courage to step in front of Maxwell. But the fact had done it, and despite the pain,

is more important than your own. If you ever find yourself

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arose again, Mona might not prioritize her own safety. He wanted her to

choice she would make if faced with

was more important to

asked. She remembered the blow from the rod and losing consciousness, but not how she ended up in the hospital. She vaguely recalled someone calling her name. "I took you to the hospital. Nigel said that shortly after

the police, but he

But why would they want

Mona nodded.

saying they were there for Maxwell's life, which was not

crossed, seeking g revenge," Maxwell

arrived, Nigel had captured two of the attackers to see if

Mona was about to

on the hospital

ma'am, I've brought breakfast," Nigel announced, placing the food on

care e for her,"

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