Chapter 45 - The Price You Pay
Adam’s shout did nothing as he watched Scarlett suddenly jolt as the force hit her directly in her chest and she sucked in a deep, sharp breath from the brunt of the impact. With her back now facing him, Adam panicked as he grabbed her and pulled her in towards him, cradling her in his arms as they both fell down to the ground together. Scarlett’s breaths had become shorter and shallower now as she looked up at him with dazed eyes; her pupils began to dilate as she couldn’t help but allow them to slowly close, sending her into a deep, dark state. Adam shook his head as the tears began to form in the corners of his eyes. Dimitri handed Gabrielle his gun as he watched Adam fussing over her, a sinister grin spread wide across his face. “Scarlett, no… please god no...” Adam pleaded aloud as
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