282 : Mommy is Tired

VERENA

As Elijah tightens his grip on my throat, I feel my vision begin to blur. Is he really not going to stop?

Just as it seems he’s going to attack me, I hear a shout. Drake and Dory grab him from behind, Drake’s face contorted with anger while Dory’s eyes are filled with concern. They pull Elijah away from me, their fists raised.

A brutal fight ensues, the room echoing with the sounds of punches and grunts. He throws a powerful punch at Drake, who dodges to the side and counters with a swift kick to Elijah's shin. Elijah stumbles back, but quickly recovers and delivers a roundhouse kick to Dory. Dory seems to be in trouble as she can’t defend herself against that attack.

Carlisle growls and steps in and blocks it with his forearm. He retaliates with a flurry of punches, but Elijah parries each one with ease. He then grabs Carlisle’s wrist and throws him to the ground.

Carlisle groans in pain and is about to fight back, but suddenly, he looks dazed. His face contorts into pain a