Chapter 27. Relief

Achilles's POV

"You should be resting," I said as I carried Sophia down the hallways until I reached the elevator.

"I should, shouldn't I?" Her voice is low, her head is leaning against my chest, her eyes are closed.

"I know, it's dumb, but I was proud of how you handled the situation," I spoke and stopped in front of the elevator. Sophia reached out and pressed the button to call.

"Um..." Sophia sighed, and I could hear her heart slow down. "I... couldn't... let..." Her voice became more pasty.

"Damn it!" I spoke angrily, the elevator was taking a while and Sophia urgently needed to get back to her room.

Only as soon as the door opened, I saw Khalid standing there, he held the door and I walked in. I saw him bring his wrist to his lips, bite it and then it brushed against Sophia's lips. I can smell his metallic scent and also his aura.

"Khalid!" I called him and wanted to push Sophia away.

"Trust me!" Khalid spoke and