Serena's POVThe car was too quiet except for Elijah’s heavy breathing. I could see his knuckles tightening around the steering wheel, his arm still bleeding. I kept glancing at him, my unease rising with each passing second. The scent of blood and burned skin filled the air, and it was making me sick.“Elijah, you shouldn’t be driving,” I said with worry as tears threatened to spill.“I’m fine,” he grunted, not even glancing at me. His face was pale, sweat dripping down his temple. “No, you’re not!” I suddenly snapped before I could even control myself. “Pull over.” I said strictly.He hesitated, his jaw clenching. “I said I’m fine, Serena. We’re almost there.”“Pull over,” I said again, this time sharper, my voice leaving no room for argument. He glanced at me, his once bright blue eyes dim with exhaustion. “Serena—”“That’s an order!” I cut him off. I didn’t know where the authority in my voice came from, but it worked. He sighed heavily and pulled the car to the side of the road.
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