When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1026

Orion immediately sensed something was wrong. "What is it?"

"It's... it's nothing," Lemira gasped, her head throbbing with violent intensity. "Just a little dizzy. Probably the smoke."

She winced, fighting through the sharp, pulsating ache in her temples.

Orion's expression darkened. He looked up at the pilot. "Get us to the hospital. Now."

Lemira wanted to tell him it wasn't necessary, that she was fine, but the darkness had already dragged her under. She lost consciousness entirely.

Feeling her go limp, Orion tightened his grip, using every ounce of his strength to keep her from plummeting into the night. The violent strain tore open his wounded arm. Fresh blood soaked through his white dress shirt, turning the fabric a deep, terrifying crimson.

But Orion couldn't have cared less. His entire focus was locked on the girl in his arms.

The helicopter touched down on the helipad of the Everhart Medical Center, where an entire elite medical team was already on standby.

Orion placed Lemira gently onto the gurney. "She passed out. She complained of head pain."

Director Harrison immediately took charge. "Get her to the ER!"

Orion grabbed the director's shoulder, his voice trembling slightly. "She's terrified of fire. She likely inhaled toxic fumes, and she has severe psychological trauma triggered by situations like this."

"Understood. We'll stabilize her physical condition first and then address the trauma," the director replied swiftly. He paused, eyeing Orion's blood-soaked sleeve. "Your stitches ripped open again. Get that treated immediately before you cause permanent nerve damage."

The director hurried after the gurney, leaving Orion no room to argue.

Orion finally glanced down at his arm, the blood steadily dripping from his cuff.

His secretary rushed over. "Mr. Everhart, please, let's get you to a treatment room."

"I'm fine."

"Ms. Langston won't be out for a while. If she wakes up and finds out you ignored your injuries for her, she'll be consumed with guilt."

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