Chapter 25

Lucian who had fallen asleep on the couch was forced to jolt awake when the high pitch scream of Scarlett reach his ear.With ceased brows and wide eyes, he rushed towards Scarlett who was still on the bed, mumbling incoherent words in her sleep.Her shivering figure did not go unnoticed by Lucian who sat at the edge of the bed before taking a hold of her hand which were unusually cold.

'N-no…no.. Don't' Her weak voice which sounds like a plea now could be heard clearly. "Scarlett…wake up" He slightly shook her shoulder, she was jolt awake and gasped for air.Lucian quickly grabbed the glass of water that was on the side table and brought it closer to her lips as her hands were still shaking.She slowly gulped down the water.Lucian placed the glass back on the table and cupped her left cheek before moving his other hand to wrap around her shoulder.She hugged him tightly without wasting any other second.

"I don't want to stay here..