Crimson liquid spurted forcefully from Elena's grievous wound, forming a chilling pool on the ground. With every laboured breath, the blood seemed to flow in sync with her racing heart, a distressing sight that heightened the urgency of the situation.
"Elena!" Albert's voice echoed with worry as he rushed to her side, his hands pressing firmly against her open wound. "Hold on, Elena. Stay with me," he pleaded, carefully guiding her battered body to a safer space away from the chaos and stampede of panicked citizens.
Fighting to stay conscious, the world around Elena became a blur with each pulsating wave of pain. Albert's presence provided a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil. His unwavering determination to protect and save her gave her strength.
Was she hallucinating or murmuring the name of someone she longed to see? "Theo…" she managed to whisper, her voice strained with pain. Tears cascaded down her cheeks, mingling with the blood that stained her face.