Chapter 481

I clenched my jaw, steeling myself to confront Richard. We threw punches at each other, the heavy thuds of each hit ringing through the ward. He was definitely trained. He moved like lightning, almost blocking every move I tried to make. I had no choice but to defend. Sweat beaded up on my forehead. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Rowan slowly getting back on his feet, his eyes blazing with anger. The situation was getting worse for me by the second. Just then, Ethan shouted, "Evelyn, forget about me! Just go! They're after me! Don't get yourself involved!" His words cut through me. How could I possibly leave him? But if this went on, Ethan was as good as dead. It seemed like there was no way out. I had to fight with everything in me. I braced myself and waited for my chance. When Richard threw a straight punch, I ducked and sank my teeth into his belly. He let out a grunt before crashing to the floor. I seized the moment and lunged for the door, reaching for the handle. My f