The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 76

The crowd gathered outside the door instantly parted like the Red Sea, clearing a path for Miles.

"Miles, don't leave..." Alistair's voice was laced with anxiety.

Alistair was furious, not because the family had lost face, but because his favorite grandson was walking out the door.

"Investigate! Look into it immediately! Pull every second of the security footage! I refuse to believe the culprit can escape Zimmerman Manor!"

Miles placed Claire in the passenger seat of his car.

By now, Claire's face was flushed a deep, feverish red. Her lips were parted as she panted heavily.

"Claire, hang in there. I'm taking you home."

Taking her to the hospital would only result in injecting her with sedatives, which would be too harsh on her body. The most urgent priority was getting her into a cold bath to lower her body temperature and restore her sanity.

The car sped through the city, arriving at Grandview Heights.

Claire didn't have an ounce of strength left. She had to be carried out of the car and supported all the way into the elevator.

On the fifth floor, the elevator doors slid open.

Claire looked like she had just been pulled from a lake, her damp hair clinging to her flushed cheeks. The collar of her dress was completely undone, hanging loosely from her frame.

She looped her arms around his neck, relying entirely on him just to stay upright.

The drug triggered her raw instincts, driving her to uncontrollably press her body against his.

He felt cool, and it was so incredibly soothing.

"It's hot... so hot..."

She mumbled mindlessly, her scorching breath fanning across his neck.

It was like a spark landing on dry kindling.

His jaw tightened as he punched in the passcode and unlocked the door to apartment 501.

He set her down on the couch and instantly headed to the bathroom to run the cold water.

Suddenly, arms wrapped around his waist from behind.

Her soft curves pressed tightly against his back.

Miles used every ounce of strength he possessed to suppress the burning urge to completely devour her.

He pried her fingers away, one by one, and turned around to face her.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify