My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180: Chapter 180 Bones Break and Mend

Elena’s POV

The guys found it amusing, but they also noticed I had barely touched my meals lately.

"You really didn’t need to do that for me," I said.

"Why not? It felt good putting that bastard in his place," Nico replied. The others chuckled while I managed only a weak smile.

"Asher, you threatened to go above the Captain’s authority. Were you serious? Because they might try to transfer one of us over this," I said.

"I won’t allow that to happen. You have my word," he said.

I stared down at my untouched tray and propped my elbow on the table, massaging my temples.

"Another headache?" Koa asked.

"Yes. They’ve been constant lately. I can’t understand why. I never used to get them," I said.

"Want some aspirin?" Nico offered.

"No thanks. I’ll manage. I just want to finish eating and take a hot shower," I said.

We ate the rest of our meal without conversation, but when the other firefighters started flooding in, the noise level became unbearable.

Fortunately I had nearly finished, so I excused myself and headed back to the dormitory.

The guys stayed behind. They mentioned having business to attend to.

I went straight for a long, steaming shower, hoping it might provide some relief.

After getting dressed, I collapsed onto my bunk.

I found myself wishing Asher and I could have more private moments together, but exhaustion made that impossible. I was constantly drained.

I attempted to fall asleep before the others returned to the dormitory, but sleep evaded me. My body refused to settle.

I felt incredibly uncomfortable, sweat poured from every pore, my headache intensified, and nausea washed over me in waves.

He placed me gently on the forest floor, but I couldn’t remain still.

Each bone fracture brought screams I couldn’t suppress, and coherent thought became impossible.

Nothing existed except the overwhelming agony.

"She’s here," Asher called out.

I looked up at him through sweat-blurred vision.

Two silhouettes emerged from the treeline and approached close enough for me to recognize Alpha Damien and Luna Elena.

Immediately convinced they intended to kill me, I attempted to stand, but my legs shattered beneath me and I crumpled.

Asher dropped to his knees beside me, placing his hands on my arms and making soothing sounds.

His touch dulled the pain slightly, but I continued staring at Damien and Elena with pure terror.