Chapter 251

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Maxwell entered next, his presence commanding as always, I could tell he was coming from the cells, the faint scent of blood and steel clung to bies had no doubt he’d been torturing David, taking out his anger and frustration on the man who had caused that decision for Scarlett to make, and now, seeing her awake, I was glad we had.

much pain. We hadn’t killed David yet we’d let

Maxwell’s tough exterior crumbled the moment he saw Scarlett. He pulled her into his arms, his joy palpable as he buried his face in her bair. Scarlett hugged him back, her weariness clear but her affection stronger.

“You seem weak,” Lucian said, his tone tinged with concern. “Maybe we should make you some sono-*

I shook my head. “Let the doctor come and examine her first. He couldn’t figure out what was happening before because if was tied to magis, but now that she’s awake, he should be able to check her properly.”

“Alison, too,” Maxwell added, his voice firm. We all agreed.