Chapter 50: He Was Like a Beacon

Back in the room, Chase gently placed Eliana on the bed, her body feeling ice-cold. "How you holdin' up?" Eliana's head was all foggy, her body shivering like crazy. Her wet lashes were like lead, keeping her eyes shut tight. She flashed back to that creep covering her nose and mouth, fear gripping her. Then, it felt like a truckload of air rushed into her clothes, and she scratched at him with all her strength. "You... jerk..." Her voice was faint, cut off as she blacked out. Chase felt a little tickle on his neck. Did Eliana just scratch him? Did she mistake him for the bad guy? Eyeing her red neck from the man's grip, Chase's gaze darkened. He needed answers. Thinking the doc would arrive soon, Chase didn't dwell. He grabbed some PJs from the closet and, eyes shut, swapped Eliana into dry clothes. Soon, the doorbell rang. Chase opened it to find Noah Cooper in a white suit. Noah's eyes bulged at the sight. "Chase, when did you move here? Bored of the mansion?" "Cut it. She's