The drive to the hospital was tense. Delphinia sat beside Elaine in the backseat, her fingers curled into her lap, nails pressing into her palm. Her heart pounded against her ribs, an unsteady rhythm fueled by anger and concern. Just minutes ago, they had been enjoying a peaceful afternoon in the mansion when Elaine's phone rang. As soon as she answered, her face hardened, and she turned to Delphinia with urgency.
"We need to go to the hospital," Elaine said, slipping her phone into her bag.
Delphinia straightened. "What? Why?"
Elaine let out a breath, her expression serious. "Evander got into a fight."
Delphinia blinked. "With who?"
Elaine's lips pressed into a thin line before she answered. "Kai Robinson."
A sharp jolt of disbelief shot through her. "What?!"