"Cherry."
Elijah's voice cut through the darkness.
"Where are you going?"
Cherry's hand trembled.
The moment she saw him, she threw herself into his arms.
She clung to him and forced out a sob.
She had to look frightened.
If Elijah protected her...
Madison wouldn't be able to touch her.
This was her only chance.
"B-Brother Elijah..."
She buried her face against his chest.
"Help me..."
"Someone's trying to kill me."
Elijah wrapped an arm around her.
He gently rubbed her back.
Her soft body pressed against him.
The scent of her hair filled his senses.
The strange feeling returned.
He still couldn't explain it.
"Don't be afraid, Cherry."
His voice softened.
"Let's go back to your room."
He guided her down the hallway.
Cherry followed without resisting.
She hated every step.
But she had to keep pretending.
Before they could leave,
Madison blocked their path.
Blood ran down the left side of his face.
His injured eye burned with hatred.
"Flynn."
