He Gave Her My Eyes A Story of Final Sight novel Chapter 46

Blood soaked his shirt, turning the fabric a deep, sticky red. It was impossible to tell what it used to look like, and he was shaking from the pain. The air was thick with the metallic tang of blood. Theresia tried to look away, but her stomach lurched and she gagged.

At the head of the table, a man’s eyes narrowed. His voice was sharp and cold. “Get him to the bathroom.”

Tim, one of the guys standing by, hesitated for a second and then darted toward Theresia.

Warren rolled his eyes and kicked Tim’s leg. “Garry meant the guy on the floor, genius.”

“Oh! Right!” Tim scrambled and dragged the bloody man out of the room.

Theresia’s stomach threatened to revolt again. Just then, a hand appeared in front of her, offering a glass of water. The hand was elegant, long-fingered, and steady. “Rinse your mouth,” the man said.

She looked up. Garry was built like an athlete, broad shoulders filling out his black shirt. Even though he leaned toward her, the power in his frame was obvious. His sleeves were rolled up a few times, showing off skin that was surprisingly pale against the darkness of his shirt. Somehow, it didn’t match him. A guy like this should be tanned, not this clear white. Even more out of place was the simple red string tied around his wrist.

It looked personal, like a keepsake from someone important. Probably a woman, Theresia thought. Something he couldn’t bear to take off.

She tensed, keeping her distance, her dark eyes locked on his. She didn’t reach for the water.

Garry smiled, almost amused. “Worried I put something in it?”

Her silence made it obvious.

He didn’t seem offended. He straightened and set the glass on the table. Maybe it was just her imagination, but for a second, Theresia thought he seemed gentle.

He sat down, one hand resting on the table, the other on his knee. “You running from someone?”

Theresia wasn’t about to get chatty with a stranger, especially not one this dangerous. She just wanted out. Her nerves were shot, but she forced herself to stay calm. She had to survive this. No way was she going to die here, for no reason.

“What I saw today, I’ll take to my grave. I swear. I won’t tell anyone.”

Garry raised an eyebrow. “That’s not what I asked.”

A few steps down the hall, Theresia slowed to a stop.

Garry glanced over, curiosity in his eyes. “What is it?”

She took a breath, steadying herself. “Since you helped me, I’ll give you some advice. You should get tonight’s security footage wiped. It’s risky to leave any evidence behind.”

Garry’s dark eyes softened with a hint of a smile. He stared at her, almost like he was impressed. “Are you really just looking out for me?”

She couldn’t hide that she had her own reasons too. Someone as careful as Lawrence would definitely check the cameras, which would only get her in trouble.

“You’re smart. You know why I’m saying this,” she replied.

Garry grinned. “You’re clever.”

Before Theresia could react, his arm circled her waist, strong and unyielding. His embrace was cold, just like him, not a trace of warmth.