Chapter 82: When A Plan Fails

The very air freezes around us, and everything goes silent.

"Ling, what exactly are you trying..." A gust of wind rushes into me, and when I blink, I find I'm a few feet off the ground and I feel a sudden rush of pain echo throughout my body, originating from my back.

I realize the wolf Ling is holding me holding me up against a wall.

But pushing past all the pain residing within me, I lose all ounce of strength when I find my hood is down.

And with that, my heart begins to beat uncontrollably.

I turn my gaze to Xhao and his entourage, who are standing a few feet away, watching helplessly.

"Ling." Xhao calls out, but Ling replies in Mandarin.

They go back and forth, speaking to one another, all the while Ling's eyes are on me.

He watches me with a gaze that elevates and supercharges the beating of my heart.

As I feel nothing but bloodlust resonating within those eyes of his.

Elias, Elias... I need you.