Elias Moretti narrowed his eyes, sensing the change in Riley Atwood's gaze.
Just as he was about to speak, a thunderous sound of galloping suddenly erupted in the distance, and the ground began to tremble violently.
Elias Moretti's eyes sharpened, a flicker of vigilance appearing in their crimson depths. Before he could react, a hand reached out and pulled him back. Evangeline's calm voice followed, "Stay behind me."
She quickly released her grip and moved to the front, her gaze fixed on the clouds of dust kicked up by thundering hooves in the distance.
Elias Moretti glanced down at the spot Evangeline had just grabbed. His pupils contracted, and his Adam's apple bobbed.
He suddenly felt that the spot was burning hot.
Not far away, Gable stood among the crowd, watching the display and shaking his head. 'It really was a mistake to follow Evangeline here,' he thought to himself. 'But still, she's not completely cold and heartless. At least she knows to protect Elias Moretti.'
