ELISA'S POV
The night air grew colder with each second I spent out here, but it wasn’t enough to clear my head. The dizziness still clung to me like a heavy fog. I pressed a hand to the wall, trying to push myself up, but the moment I straightened, my knees buckled. I was way too weak.
The world tilted sideways and I let out a soft gasp as my legs gave way.
A strong grip caught me before I could hit the ground.
“Elisa!”
The voice was sharp and full of panic. I blinked up through the blur, and Caius’s face came into focus. His dark brows were drawn tight, his eyes full of worry as he steadied me against his chest.
“What happened?” he demanded, his tone almost scolding. “Why are you out here alone at this time of night, Elisa? It's not safe, especially with guests here.”
Heat rushed t
