Prepared To Leave
"There is a lack of medical equipment here. If he doesn't get any blood transfusion, he'll die." Derila's frown deepened. "Who will take responsibility if something happens to him?"
"Well…" Harrison turned to Daemon to get an answer.
"Mr. Lierger, nothing can happen to His Highness!" Clark chimed in fretfully.
"William's badly injured. If we bring him to the hospital now and run into another ambush, that will only serve to worsen his situation." Daemon made up his mind. "What equipment do you need? I'll ask my men to get it right now."
"That isn't enough. I also need blood, " Derila responded briskly. "I'll prepare a list. You'll have to get the things prepared within four hours, or the consequences would be horrible."
"I'll get to it right away, " Charles promised.
Derila scribbled down a list of things she needed swiftly and handed it to Charles.
Charles strode out to get the things needed. Clark followed after him and said, "Mr. Charles, please do your best."
"Don't worry. I'll be back with the equipment and blood in time, " came Charles's answer.
He then left hastily with his men.
Derila tended to William's wound and stopped the bleeding. She stayed beside him all the while.
"Derila…" William mumbled her name weakly and reached out to her.
Derila took his hand, and he promptly fell unconscious.
Daemon's brows snapped together at the sight. Strangely, he felt discomfort prickling in his heart.
I thought she is only intimate with me. Turns out she does that to every man!
"You can leave. There's no need for all of you to remain here, " Derila said softly.
Harrison dismissed the rest and left two medical staff to be of help.
Clark and two subordinates stood watch beside William.
Daemon sank into the sofa. He wasn't about to leave, for William was injured because of him. He couldn't stay out of the matter.
Harrison offered Daemon a blanket. "Mr. Lierger, you've just recovered, so you need to rest well."
Daemon propped his head on his arm and started dozing off.
Everyone was worried sick about William, but Daemon was unfazed. Perhaps he trusted Derila's skills, or perhaps he trusted that William would get lucky.
Derila remained beside the bed and kept William company.
All she could do now was wait, for the equipment and blood weren't here yet.
William held her hand tightly as though that was the only way he'd feel safe.
Derila didn't resist his touch. She didn't remember her past, but William felt familiar to her. She couldn't stop herself from getting nervous after learning he got hurt.
However, the sight merely increased Daemon's disgust for her. Looks like she wants a handsome, rich, and powerful man instead of me. She has no loyalty in relationships whatsoever, and I'll never like her.
He caressed the black and gold cross necklace around his neck and thought of Riri. Riri's the best…
Charles was efficient enough to get everything done before the time was up. He also brought along a surgeon and a few dependable medical staff.
Derila began operating on William, and the rest retreated from the room.
After Daemon returned to his room, Charles came to report to him. "Mr. Lierger, we received an update that Pastor fell into a coma after the snake bit him. His men are looking for us now. The force behind him has also taken action. They have set up traps all over the city. Summerbank is unsafe now. Should we leave as soon as possible?"
Daemon pondered silently for a moment before giving a curt nod. "When William's condition stabilizes, we shall leave."
Despite wanting to stay behind to find the girl, he had to consider the big picture.
William was seriously injured, so his situation would worsen if they were ambushed by the enemy.
I need time to find out the force behind Pastor before planning my next move. It's dangerous to go against them right now.
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