#Chapter 48: Fainting Spell

Alexander & Ella Alexander One moment I was ducking beneath Gabriel’s wild punch, and the next I heard a soft thud behind me. I spun around, my fist still raised, and my heart stopped when I saw Ella crumpled on the ground. “Ella!” I shouted, immediately abandoning the fight and rushing to her side. I dropped to my knees beside her, cupping her face in my hands. “Ella? Can you hear me?” She didn’t respond. Her pulse fluttered weakly beneath my fingers as I pressed them to her neck. Fucking hell. How did I miss this? Without hesitation, I scooped her into my arms. Her body felt fragile and light, as if she’d lost about ten pounds in the last five minutes. “Where are you taking her?” Richard asked. “The hospital,” I growled. “Get out of my way.” Richard stepped back, but Margaret reached out to stop me. “But what about our discussion?” I gave her a look that made her hand drop immediately. “Your daughter just collapsed, and all you