(Kai's POV).
The roar of the crowd dimmed into background noise the moment Lena crossed the finish line and crumpled to the ground.
“Lena!” I sprinted forward, the breath trapped in my chest as panic spiked through every nerve.
Adrian was faster, already crouched beside her, lifting her into his arms like she weighed nothing.
Her face was twisted in agony, tears streaking down her cheeks, her fingers clutching his shirt as if she were trying to anchor herself from the pain.
“It hurts… it hurts so bad…” she whimpered through gritted teeth.
“I’ve got you,” Adrian said firmly, his jaw clenched tight, voice soft but shaking with restrained rage.
He cradled her protectively against his chest, his brows furrowed and eyes blazing.
“We’re taking you back now.”
I dropped to my knees
