Chapter 185

He got hurt too—just to protect Clara. Cuts were all over him. Most horribly, his shoulder had taken a brutal stab from Austin when he shielded her. "Aaron!" Clara shouted, her voice hoarse. Blood trickled from her lips. With red eyes, she grabbed her dagger and lunged at Austin, desperation in her swing. But Austin easily caught her wrist. "Really? You think you can take me like this? Look at you, can't even hold your weapon. Just give up already." He tightened his grip, and Clara couldn't even struggle. Then from behind, another attacker slashed her—fresh wounds opening on her body. "Let go of her!" Aaron charged forward. Austin had to back off. Clara collapsed onto the ground, completely spent. Her clothes were torn, skin bloodied and raw. As the attackers moved in for the kill, Aaron threw himself in front of her, refusing to let them get close. More injuries piled onto him. "Wait!" Clara suddenly shouted. Austin raised his hand, and the rest froze. "What now?" "I'll stay. Do whate