Xaden’s pov

Pacing the floor doesn’t quite help my mind at ease. I run my hand through my hair in frustration, looking at my brother’s body on his bed.

It has been hours and his condition is growing far worse. Seeing wretched in pain and oblivious of his surroundings was painful.

I can’t do this.

I can’t do this.

I can’t watch him die.

I storm out of the room, startling Kaylee who had been leaning against the wall. She looks worried and I want to run those lines between her brows.

“Xaden,”

I sucked in my breath. She doesn’t talk much but when she does, it’s like music to my ears. The best kind. The sweet kind. The kind that will get me on my knees for her.

I looked away, swallowing as I continued walking away. I can’t face her right now, not when I am about to do something that will risk her life too.

But he’s my brother. My only brother. And I love him more than my own life.

He chuckled. “Hey don’t be mad at

he doesn’t want to,” I ground

a brow. “There is a chance she won’t die. A slim one, but still

hard I ground my teeth against each other. “He won’t take that

He smirks, turning to shift through the fridge. “Do you

sides and they tremble. “I have

of the beer cans

father will probably add Alister into this seeing as Xade is already so reluctant to agree to mark her. Your father won’t let

around the counter and lifts the beer. “Will command

choice. Either that or Alister kill

to hear. “Which will

understand the kind of pain I am going through right now. To weigh on who I should save. My heart clenches, knowing

slipping through my fingers and I am running out of time and options. I’ll figure out a

had around her felt like torment and I close my eyes tightly. “I understand,” she whispered gently and surprised me by reaching out

eyes to her warm gentle ones. There is no fear in her gaze but understanding

save him.” She whispered firmly, squeezing

flushing prettily. “And as your

lips made me close my

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