Chapter 229

Chapter 229

RYN

I had to go

to my room to change into my clothes first, but as soon as I was done, I was off to the hospital.

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When I arrived, I found twice the security standing outside Adam’s ward, and when I went in, I found Adam sitting up in bed with two more guards standing on either side of him.

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Immediately, anger flashed through me at the unnecessary hoola–baloo, but I kept myself in check. My Uncle was just trying to be cautious and doesn’t know Adam like I did,

My friend and I exchanged smiles, but as I crossed the room to go to his bed, Dominic held me back by gripping my elbow.

I slowly turned, looking from his hand to his face. “Let me go!” I mindlinked, not wanting to disrespect him in front of

everyone.

“No.” His silver eyes hardened. “I don’t trust him.”

“But I do! He’s had my back in more ways than one. He’s not a bad guy!”

Dominic arched a brow. “The Healers ran tests on him, Kathryn. He has scars all over his body, especially his back. Seems he gets whipped occasionally. His back has been destroyed.”

I couldn’t help but look at Adam’s way. Poor thing was probably suffering because he associated himself with me. “I think his father is abusive to him. I promise, Adam is not a bad person.”

Dominic’s silver eyes searched mine for a moment before releasing my arm and taking a step back.

“Thank you.” I mouthed to him before rushing to my friend’s side. “Hey.” I said, taking his shackled hand in mine.

“Hi, Ryn.” He smiled wanly, “How’s the girl?”

“Back with her parents. How are you?”

“Now that I know the girl is okay and I get to see you? I’m ecstatic.” He smiled again, more tiredly this time. I could feel the full weight of eyes watching us, so I cleared my throat and peered into Adam’s light blue ones.

“You said you wanted to see me.”

about the rest of the families. I needed you here because I wasn’t sure if he’d kill me as soon as he gets what he

well to decide, even though he was my uncle and mentor. “Would you kill him?”

to me, stoic but sharp. “Well, his family and I have a very long history of bad blood.” He said out loud. “Besides, he technically broke into my garden one

was under orders!”

shrugged, “Soldiers die all the time while carrying out orders.

bygones be bygones? Things have changed. Loyalties have shifted. Spare his life….

Dominic.”

folded his large biceps across his chest. “Tell me what I want to hear

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shiver went down my spine. I turned back to Adam, who looked disturbed. He swallowed. “What do you

they?”

be honest, I

and I turned to

to my feet.

octave. “They were always on the move and when they made the bounty, they were hiding out in the

Dominic demanded, and after he was given a pen

to Adam. “Is it all the families that placed the bounty?” I asked, wondering how Mr. Cresswell

this.

was the one who brought the idea, and he funded it. The Caines also helped, but Mr. Cresswell

course she did.

bounty? They could have easily disappeared without a trace.”

to the throne of the East and

know I am

idea where their other hideouts are?” Dominic asked, and

didn’t trust me, so they kept me out of the loop of their future plans. I had no idea about the

rested his hands on his waist. “We’ll run some lie detector tests and if you pass, you will be released.”

that was

things, but I decided not to tell him that I

“She’s doing fine, but she’s upset about the

didn’t tell

took sides with the Caines and my family. Konan is also adding more lies to twist things. She’s really confused, but she insists on speaking to you first.

her talk to

shook his head, and I sighed, leaning back in my chair. I really hope this war doesn’t ruin what

a spare shirt and lifted the covers. Now, Theon had been sleeping on his side, so I

heard Dominic’s voice in my head. “How about we have dinner tomorrow night? I’ll pick you up

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