Chapter 47. Circumstance

Garrett had to calm himself before he could comfort Elice. But Elice's broken sobs in his embrace nearly shattered the usual calm that clung to him. Truly, he felt a threatening tightness that seemed ready to explode and crush his chest in the near future. It was agonizing.

Elice's screams, tears, and the tightness of her hands wrapped around him, along with her face landing on his chest, were a perfect combination to darken Garrett's eyes. He would not ask what had happened. The fear and suffering Elice was going through was so vivid to Garrett.

"G-Garrett."

Even her trembling voice conveyed unmistakably all the horrors that had enveloped Elice. Her body was cold. It felt so fragile.

"A-Are you okay?"

Garrett's voice trembled just as much as Elice's, but for different reasons. While Elice was afraid, Garrett was angry.

On Garrett's chest, Elice tried to nod, to give an answer without words. But it seemed useless. For Garrett clearly knew tha