Chapter 46 An Empire Has Fallen

• Victor picked up Carol lovingly in his arms and brought her to the living room. He laid her down on the couch with care. "I'll get you a cup of coffee from the kitchen," he said.
• His wife smiled at him weakly and covered herself with a thin blanket. She was still trembling from the drug's effects. Victor brought her a coffee and sat by her side. Carol wondered if their fight was finally over. They had already agreed to have sex tonight. Will they be a loving couple, finally?
• "What happened to me?" Carol asked, taking a sip of her hot drink. "Why did I lose consciousness? Should I go to the doctor?"