" Shit! " He exclaims rushing towards me.

He tries looking at my wrist but I whine and scoot back in apprehension.

" I'm not going to harm you, Ellie. Let me have a look at this baby. " He comes with profound affection and benignity.

I extend my shivering hand, skepticism still clouding my mind. He takes hold of it with considerable tenderness.

" It's swollen. " He states which makes me whimper even more.

To my surprise, Elijah embraces me in his arms. I am engulfed in his warm embrace.

" ...