66. Her care

Eleanor stood rooted to her spot. Kayden Knight was shot. Just this morning he was flirting with her during the ritual and now… he … he needed medical help. So much happened this morning. There was a shift in her feelings towards him in the past few hours.

At first, she was annoyed by his audacity in completing their Royal tradition. She froze when he had applied color to her and kissed. Then she needed his help in tracing Patricia. She pleaded with him to take her along in this mission. She took his support during their ride to Orlando.

She feared for his life when he was out there freeing Christopher from the goons. She was anxious for his return and when he came back, she was terrified knowing he was shot. All these mixed feelings churned in her body making her feel unusual… abnormal. She should be with him right now.

As Patricia introduced Christopher to Eleanor, the tension in the room was palpable. Eleanor, still reeling from the events of the day, struggled to maintain a faca