Chapter 35. Feeling Aroused at the Wrong Time

Victoria’s POV

Before I could even rejoice in the relief that Alexander was here and that I might actually survive this night, a terrifying realization struck me, making me more panicked than I already was.

Alexander is just a normal human. How on earth is he going to fight off all these men alone? I thought, suddenly remembering the shrill, agonizing scream that had echoed through the forest just moments ago.

Snapping out of the blissful daze I was in, I forced my eyes open and looked up at the man holding me in his arms. However, his focus wasn't on me at all. His gaze was locked firmly on the remaining assassins, who were just standing there, staring back at him. And wait… is that absolute terror I am sensing in their eyes?

My gaze drifted down to the ground, and my breath hitched when I saw the man who had