Chapter 32

Alessia's POV

I just woke up because of the shouting happening around me. My head hurts and I can still feel the weakness in my body.

"Elijah, please stop!" Said a voice I knew.

I frowned and struggled to get up. I couldn't immediately see the surroundings because it wasn't clear yet. I felt so tired that I rubbed my eyes and wondered what was happening.

A few moments later, my vision cleared. I saw Elijah, standing and holding a man who looked like he was going to kill him. I looked at the man he was holding and immediately recognized him. It was Favian, whose face I couldn't picture because of its bruises.

But I looked back at Elijah. I can't believe he's back. My heart seemed to swell with joy, but I wondered what was going on.

Elijah let go of Favian and he fell to the floor. Elijah's gaze slowly landed on me. The moment our eyes met, the joy I felt was replaced by surprise and horror.

His eyes carry the chilliness and a deep sea with raging waves but cold. He looked at me without