Chapter: 645

Theodore held her tightly, his embrace so firm it was as though he sought to meld her into his very being. He was trembling uncontrollably, a fear he had never before experienced threatening to overcome him.

What if he had been a moment too late? Would he have lost her forever?

The thought was too unbearable to contemplate. His ragged breaths grazed Ariana’s neck, communicating the depth of his panic.

She returned his embrace, seeking to comfort him with her words despite her hoarse voice. “Theodore, I’m fine. You’re here. You made it in time. You saved me again.”

Her soft voice seemed to soothe Theodore’s shaking soul. Gradually, he relaxed his grip on Ariana. Looking up at him, she marshaled the last vestiges of her strength and asked, “Did you see Sarah?”

I had someone escort her away,” Theodore replied, his breath still uneven, and his gaze on Ariana tender as if handling

managed a comforting smile for

on the way here. He’s waiting for us on the

immediately,

lift Ariana into his arms. As he did, a sharp pain shot through his right

body shook in response, but he stubbornly held on to Ariana,

his emotional turmoil, Theodore hadn’t

his forceful pull to save Ariana had resulted in a dislocated right

stepped

I’ve got this,” Theodore insisted

carefully made his way out of

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