“Found it! Artery forcep.” The doctor told his assistant doctor who instantly passed him a scissor-like instrument.

And instantly the bloody fountain was gone.

“Cautery.” The doctor said, taking some other instruments, doing some more actions before he took a breath of relief himself.

“Next the bullet.” He said before proceeding ahead with quick and precise movements.

‘Nicole please wake up early. You don’t know how terrible it is to watch your bubbling self lie there unconsciously. I failed in my duty this time, but this will never happen again. I promise to protect you forever. Please just get up and smile at me like you always do.’ Victor thought to himself, his heart shattering into pieces.

“Are you alright? Do you feel any discomfort or weakness?” The second doctor asked Victor who was still giving his blood, after donating almost more than 380 ml of blood.

“No.” Victor replied quietly.

“Though her bleeding has stopped, her body has lost a lot of blood. If you are okay with this, we would need you to transfer a little more before her condition has stabilised.” The doctor informed Victor on Nicole’s current condition.

“It’s alright.” Victor said with a short nod.

‘Nicole, I don’t care what happens to me. I just want you to get up and remain healthy forever. Promise me you will never risk your life this way again. Or let it be. You are free to do whatever you want, but I promise to never let you get hurt again.

Once you are up, and this whole thing is over, I will personally go and meet Mr. Evans.. I mean grandpa. I will beg him to let you be my life partner, my soulmate. I have already lost a lot till now, but no more. This time I am ready to go against anyone, even god himself if I have to. So please get up soon, love.’ Victor thought internally, hoping everything would get back to normal asap.

“There.” The doctor said, finally finding the bullet.

pαпdα`noνɐ1`сoМ

“What. Was. That?” Victor asked in a chilled voice, his murderous intent too obvious.

Victor was the most cool personality amongst the Black command, and to get on his nerves would have been the most difficult task. But right now he was so angered that he won’t even blink twice before killing anyone who was to interrupt Nicole’s treatment.

“Master Victor!! Someone has attacked us from behind. Almost seven ships are heading in our direction, and we are unable to recognize anyone out of them!!” The man briefed in one breath, knowing they were up for a life and death battle.

“What??” Victor asked, knowing this was the worst trap the Professor had laid.

Letting them all inside and then attacking from outside while they were already engaged in internal battles, what other option did they have.

And to make it even worse, he, Nicole along with the team of doctors and a few men were the only ones at the boundary. Rest all were already nearing the headquarters.

Plus Nicole’s condition was still uncertain. How was he supposed to take care of seven ships when this was all he had??

“Take that damn bullet out and finish this off real quick. I need to go right now.” Victor said, cursing his own damn luck.

Out of all the worst possible situations he could ever think of, this was sure to be the worst. He could not get and leave as Nicole’s condition was not yet stabilised.

But he couldn’t keep waiting like this as he needed to take care of those ships which were loaded with enemies who he didn’t even know about.

The doctors, without delaying another millisecond, resumed back, even when the ship was still shaking.

Another shockwave was felt by the members on board, signalling that the ships were nearing them, and were taking a more aggressive stance, which was no good for them.

“Done! We just have to close the wound now.” The doctor said, he himself was covered in cold sweat.

“We can stop the blood transfusion now!” Second doctor said, understanding the gravity of the situation.

“Yes.” First doctor agreed and within seconds, the blood transfusion was stopped while other options like Intravenous fluids were opted to maintain Nicole’s body fluid level.

“Take me to the control room. Also inform Markus and Jason about our situations to warn them. I will definitely do my best on the edge, but the situation doesn’t allow me to guarantee that everything will be alright.” Victor said while standing up, looking at the man who had informed him about the ships.

Victor took a step towards the door, before turning back, only to look at Nicole with nothing but only love and affection in his eyes.

‘I love you, Nicole. No matter what happens to me, I promise to keep you safe. I won’t repeat the same mistake twice…’ Victor took a deep breath, his eyes tearing up.

‘So you have to promise me.. promise me that no matter if I am there with you or not, you will survive this and come out strong. Promise me to live happily and if something happens to me, then marry the guy that grandpa, Markus and second sister will choose for you. Promise me that you will forget our fleeting memories and live your life without any regrets. And lastly promise me to not blame yourself if I… if I was to die today.

Maybe I was never destined to have a forever. First it was Anna, and now I draģed you in this condition. So I only pray for at least you to find your forever and settle down with him to live your Happily. Ever. After.’ Victor was still trying to capture and imprint her image in his mind when suddenly another man rushed inside.

“Master, we are in deep trouble!!” He shouted.

——————

Sorry for the late chapter. Don’t forget to comment and vote. Have a great day ahead!!

– Kizy