Chapter 23

Upon hearing the commotion, Selena instinctively turned her head, only to see the glint of a sharp dagger heading straight for her. In a flash, she appeared to be paralyzed. Then, her vision went black, and a figure interposed itself, shielding her securely within his embrace. She could only hear the sound of the dagger sinking into flesh, followed by the man's muffled groan. It was then that a chorus of panicked screams burst forth from the surroundings. "They've killed someone! They've killed someone!" "Call the police! Call an ambulance! There's someone badly hurt here!" His clothes were drenched in blood and his face was deathly pale, but Edmund appeared oblivious to his own pain. He stared down at Selena, who was still in his embrace, and asked worriedly, "Are you alright, Selena? Have you sustained any injuries?" Selena, still reeling from the whole fiasco, shook her head in response, indicating that she was alright. Having ascertained that Selena was unharmed, Edmund fina