Chapter 7

CELESTE I ran as fast as I could, even though my ankle hurt. I didn't scream anymore; I was afraid Noah or Jade might hear it instead of someone else. Liza kept calling my name, but I didn't dare to look back, and I turned to the right side when suddenly, I was pushed back by a strong force, making me stumble on the floor. "Ugh!" I whimpered. I looked up, and my eyes filled with surprise. "E-Elias," I whispered his name. It was Elias, the man with bottle-green eyes. "What are you-" "Help me," I begged and looked at my back. I could hear Liza's footsteps. Good thing I made a turn, but unfortunately, I bumped into his broad hard chest. Elias stretched his hand towards me. I reached for it, and he helped me to get up. "Can you walk-" "Please..." I stared into his eyes, "get me out of here. She's coming," I said, and I knew he could feel how my body trembled in fear. "Hurry!" I uttered. I was about to step one foot when Elias carried me into a bridal style and ran t