Chapter 118

With each call, each one of them, made five times in a row, Eliza's heart ached a little more. He began to weave his magic again, entrapping her with his voice. She was completely under his spell, unable to control her heart or soul. All she wanted was to be held in his arms, to be lost in his declaration of longing. "Don't torment me anymore." Eliza murmured, lightly pressing the hand that was wrapped around her. There was no response from him. All she could feel was the terrifying heat of his hand. His forehead was slowly nearing the nape of her neck, equally hot. "You're running a fever." Eliza realized and asked urgently. He didn't answer. She tried to pry his hand away but, to no avail. He was too tall, and his entire body was covering hers, pressing her down onto the floor. "Chairman, Chairman!" Someone rushed in, it was Nina. "Sister Nina, what's wrong with him?" Eliza crawled out from under him and together with Nina, they assisted the cold and weakened Chairman, Xander. "The C