He clenched his jaw to keep himself from screaming in pain.
The children were already asleep and the mansion was surrounded by silence.
There was no point in seeking the help of a medical professional in his condition, so he could only wait for the pain to pass.
Elliot had thought that it would eventually fade with time... but half an hour later, it was still as excruciating.
He fell to his knees and leaned against the wall. His mind began to stray and his body shivered like a leaf, yet stil