Azar’s Pov
The car was completely shattered. I run towards the car, sweating profusely.
I notice the driver in his seat; there is blood all over his body. He may be dead. James was standing there, a little far away, calling someone and shouting at the top of his voice.
With so much strength, I looked back, and it was empty.
Aiden came running, “Sire, my queen.” Hearing this, I shot my head back towards him, and he pointed me somewhere, and I started running like a madman.
I reached the place where he wanted me to be and noticed Ara lying lifelessly in Prisha’s arms.
I hold her in my arms. Ara-Ara. I stared, shaking her, but she did not respond. I felt a wetness in my hand, and I froze, looking at blood all over my hand.
I heard James shaking me, and I looked up and noticed he was saying something, but I could register nothing.
He shakes me back, and then I notice people are coming running towards us, and an ambulance is standing there.
We did not wait for anything and rushed towards the ambulance with Ara.
I was holding her hand on the way back to the hospital and praying for her. I will not let anything happen to her.
I cannot live without her.
We reached the hospital sometime later, and the doctor took her inside to check, and those hours were the longest I have faced in my life.
Sometime ago, a doctor came and informed me Ara was fine, but it would take her a few hours to come back to her senses. Hearing this finally, I took a breath in relief.
I finally noticed people around me; Aunt Nina and Ara’s parents had the same expression as me.
I looked towards Aunt Nina and said “I would be back sometime, and till then, stay with Ara. Do not leave her even for a minute?” I ordered her. I cannot trust anyone right now except her.
“I will not leave her; don’t worry.” She said it with a stoic face. She knows me very well and is right; she understands my turmoil.
I nod and rush outside to look into the reason behind this.
AZAR’S POV
I reached outside and noticed James and Aiden. “How are Prisha and Driver?” I asked, looking at James.
She got some injuries, but nothing serious, as they jumped at the right time, and luckily it was a farming field, so injuries are not that serious.
“And Driver?” I asked, raising my eyebrows.
He shakes his head no, and I close my eyes. He was one of my trusted people, and he lost his life because of someone who was trying to experiment with fire by entering my world and touching my people.
I open my eyes in rage. “Did you find anything?”
“Sire, the car got tampered with in such a way that the brake failed the moment it crossed the speed limit of 140.
“It was a full-proof plan because I don’t think the truck came in from nowhere. Nothing is a coincidence here. Everything is very well planned. They knew we would not get any help on time because there was no network area, but the moment I got to know this, I arranged for a 3-satellite phone in case of an emergency. Hence, their plan failed.”
“Someone is trying to harm queen back-to-back.” He spoke again after a few minutes.
“Where were you when this happened?”
“I was behind their car, and Aiden was already at the temple to look for security before we reached. Whoever is trying to harm her has to be very close to her. Prisha has been updating me regularly about how she is avoiding the situation, which I have already informed you of.
“We need to do something before it is too late.” I spoke.
“They have crossed their limit today, and I have to show them their place. Let the game begin.” I said, blazing in anger, and they both shivered at my statement.
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I went back to the room and noticed Ara was sleeping peacefully. Looking at me, her parents and Aunt Nina rush outside to give me some privacy.
I kissed her temple, put my head in her crock, and smelled her body.
This is the only thing that gives me peace of mind right now.
I sat back, looking at her pale face, and anger filled my body. I want to kill everyone who is responsible for this.
I jerked up when I heard the voice of Ara; she was shouting my name over her voice. I touched her, but he was too scared to understand anything. I was calling her, but my voice was not reaching her ear, I guess.
Finally, I hugged her tightly and cooed her some soothing words.
Sometimes I felt her normal breathing, and I broke the hug and held her face, and then finally she registered me.
Looking at her condition broke my heart, and I got tears in my eyes. She again started shouting-I don’t know what. I know she is scared. I know she needs me right now. I hug her back and let her cry as much as she needs.
I don’t know how long she cried, but then I heard soft snoring. I look back; finally, my queen has fallen asleep.
I put her back to bed and creased her hair.
I will not leave those who are responsible for these tears behind. I will make sure they pay for it.
Late in the evening, she woke up again, got scared looking at the place, and started searching for something. I was sitting on the couch and trying to understand what she wanted, and then her eyes landed on me, and she took a breath of relief.
So, she was looking for me.
I walk to her and held her hand. “How are you feeling?” I asked while rubbing my thumb on the back of her hand.
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