Chapter 31

[JANE]

"You fucking asshole!” I heard her voice. I tilted my head, and I saw her.

Khali!

She punched Nicholas in the face repeatedly, which made him stumble on the floor.

"Jane, let's go!” She grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the room, sprinting down the hallway. It happened far too quickly that it was hard for me to process everything.

Why is she here? How did she figure out where I was? I just let her drag me to the elevator and quickly closed it. Nicholas was shouting and coming after us, but he was already late, and the elevator door had already closed. I just stared blankly at the elevator door. Khali was panting beside me. I gulped and felt as if my adrenaline had been depleted. My knees felt weak and started to tremble, but Khali was quick to catch me in her arms. I felt my tears pouring down my cheeks again. Khali stroked my hair as she drew me closer and hugged me tightly.

"I'm here. Don't worry. I'll protect you," I heard her murmur.

I didn't speak. I just cried