Chapter 1243

A low grunt escaped Xavier's lips, muffled as it came from within Lily's arms. She panted, her chest heaving rapidly. Her mind didn't drift to somewhere appropriate—she was utterly shocked. She didn't dare to move. Bracing her hands against his shoulders, she swallowed nervously, her whole body tense. All kinds of awful thoughts flashed through her mind. She wondered if his wounds would reopen and his bones would shift out of place… "Xavier, are you okay?" she quavered, barely stifling her sobs. He hissed, realizing his face was pressed against something soft and warm. The veins in his forehead bulged, and the hand propped beside her was clenched so tightly that its veins popped. "I'm fine," he rasped, but he made no move to get off her. Lily nudged him. "Want me to help you up?" "Wait," he muttered. Maybe he just needed a moment. She lay there, unmoving. The longer he stayed on top of her, the harder it was for her to breathe. Her chest rose and fell in quick successi