Chapter 23 - 100 Little Deaths
“Where is she?” The frantic question picks up pieces of herself off the floor. Elena blinks her eyes open until they aren’t fuzzy anymore. In time to catch the look he exchanges with Mercy. Right before Elijah notices her. In an instant, she’s in his arms. He’s careful of her head. Too weak to support it herself, he keeps her head pressed comfortably to his chest. Her hands curl in front of her face. Her lips are stiff against the back of her hands. It stings where he touches her, but another wave crashes into her and she doesn’t care.
The black and grey have crept up to her second knuckle. It’s the last thing she notices before her eyes close.
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