She wanted to tell him that she was fine, but the blood in her mouth stopped her from saying anything.

Her bodyguard paced back and forth frantically. "Miss. Tate, let me send you to the hospital, okay? Or should I call an ambulance instead?" He shoved a few pieces of tissue paper to her hands in the midst of panic and said, "Why don't I get you some water?"

"Don't panic." Avery wiped the blood off the corner of her mouth and panted. "My friend should be here soon. Once he is here..."

"Him, a