[Nikolai] “Elena!”I ran to her slumped, unconscious body, my heart pounding harder than ever before. Panic seized me as I dropped to my knees, pulling her limp form into my arms.Her face was pale, too pale, and my chest tightened painfully. My breaths came in short, sharp bursts as fear gripped me.“Guards!” I roared, my voice echoing through the walls.Within seconds, they rushed in, bowing their heads before me. My glare was sharp and my jaw clenched in rage.“What the fuck happened to her?” I demanded through gritted teeth.The guards exchanged nervous glances, their eyes darting between me and Elena. Beads of sweat formed on their foreheads, and they looked like they could piss themselves at any moment.“M-My king…” they stuttered in unison before one of them finally spoke up.“We have no idea, my king.” Their heads remained bowed, fear evident in their trembling voices.I wanted to tear them apart, to snap their useless necks for failing to protect her. But right now, Elena wa
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