Defiance

Elias yearned to pummel Dylan, a desire he tried his utmost to restrain. He never thought he’d lose control so impulsively. His chest tightened, and a cold fury flashed in his eyes. Then, with a sudden, impulsive movement, he shoved the cart, sending the bottle of alcohol and needle crashing to the floor. ‘Clang!’ The sound of glass shattering pierced the air. Callie never expected Elias to act so recklessly. Biting her lip, she asked, ‘Elias, what’s gotten into you?’ She’d need to go to the pharmacy again, especially for the serum to treat his fever. Callie was about to stand up but noticed blood dripping onto the floor. It oozed from the back of his hand. ‘Your hand! You are bleeding!’ Callie grabbed his hand, her face paling and her voice trembling. Elias appeared indifferent to the wound on his hand. Instead, he locked his gaze on Callie. Callie inspected his hand and her heart raced. She carefully examined the cut on the back of his hand, blood still oozing from the wound. ‘Let me