CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

  "Achilles what have you done?" Diana screamed as she rushed over to Bella's immobile body on the floor. Achilles took two small steps backwards as he tried to steady his breath and calm the panic that was rising in him.

  Bella was indeed unconscious and bleeding. He could feel his pulse hammering in his ears, blocking out all other sounds.

  "I need someone to help me carry her into my chambers" Diana cried and immediately, Alex rushed over and scooped Bella into his arms.

  Achilles numbly followed them all the way to Diana's chambers where she was taken into her magical room. His eyes did not leave Bella's pale face as she lay her on the bed and Diana began to examine her.

  He was still in shock.