Chapter 74: Chapter 74

"Elvira." Someone shook her arm. Utter darkness washed over the blue haze of the forest and the petrifying red glow in Sebastian's reptilian eyes.

"Hey, princess, are you okay?" A familiar, soothing, masculine voice spoke. She turned around and saw Wivior's worried face.

"You're sweating. Is everything alright, my sweet?" His firm hand gently pressed onto her cheek and forehead. "I should fetch the doctor."

"No." Elvira grabbed his arm. "I am alright. Please, just stay here with me. All I need is you." She squeezed herself into his chest.

Wivior put his arms around her and brushed her ebony black locks." I am here for you. Now and always..."