The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 83

Victor’s grip on Emma’s hand tightened as he knelt beside her hospital bed, his eyes locked onto hers, searching for some way to ease her fear. The room felt heavy with tension, Maria’s threat looming over them like a dark cloud, but all Victor could focus on was the pain and desperation in Emma’s voice.

"Victor," she whispered, her voice trembling as her fingers curled tightly around his. "I can't keep living like this, wondering when she'll strike next. I can't lose you, or worse, my daughter. Please, you have to promise me"

Victor shook his head sharply, cutting her off. "No. You’re not going to lose me. Or her. I won’t let it happen, Emma."

"How can you be so sure?" Her voice cracked, the vulnerability in her tone pulling at his chest. "She’s already in the hospital, threatening my daughter, our future. How do we stop her?"

Victor moved closer, cupping her cheek with his free hand. "I don’t have all the answers right now, but what I do know" he leaned in, his voice dropping to a l