Emmett's P.O.V.
The rainstorm was just not stopping. I had to drive back another route, as the road that I had driven down was now blocked by fallen trees. The palace was only a short distance away when I looked back at Elaine. Her eyes were closed and she seemed to have fallen asleep or unconscious. I increased the speed of the car and entered the palace gates. The smell of blood was still coming from her foot but I had managed to get her bleeding to stop. As soon as I got out of the car, I felt as if someone was watching me, but there was no one, only darkness. Pretending to be unaware of the unknown person's presence, I opened the car door and pulled Elaine out gently. I scooped her up in my arms and made my way inside the palace.
The hall light was switched off and there was p
