Chapter 123

Isabella’s POV My heartbeat was louder than my cries now that we reached the hospital. Matteo’s coat that I’m wearing was covered in blood, the sight of it was even more terrifying because it was Matteo’s blood. Never did I imagine I’d touch this warm, slick liquid straight from the man I love. It was a nightmare made flesh, holding his body as it bled out in my arms, watching his eyes close, begging for a response that never came. Terrifying. I don’t know if I can still sleep without having a nightmare because even when I close my eyes, I could see it. I could see him covered in blood. I could see him almost dead. Faint footsteps around me didn’t matter. All I could think about was what happened and Matteo’s safety. “Miss, you should change your clothes.” I lifted my face. My swollen eyes found James standing in front of me, holding a paper bag and a sealed bottled water. My lips trembled. “Where is Noah? Did he find out what happened?” He shook his head. “He was fast asleep when it h