Chapter 267
Alex finally reached Celine's side and immediately dropped to his knees beside her.
"Celine!"
He carefully turned her over, trying not to cause any unnecessary movement that might worsen her injuries and make things even worse than it is already. Her pale face looked frighteningly paler than before, and several strands of her black hair were stuck to her cheeks. There was even dried blood around the corner of her mouth, while her clothes were torn in several places, revealing the terrible injuries beneath them.
For a moment, Alex felt his heart tighten. He had seen countless terrible things since becoming an Awakened, and he had even killed without hesitation when the situation demanded it. Yet seeing Celine lying helplessly in front of him was something else entirely.
