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.”

His smile faded. “Alpha Dominic has been asking for information 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

turned my gaze on Dominic, and realized I didn’t really know him that well to decide, even though he was my uncle and mentor. “Would

family and I have a very long history of bad blood.” He said out loud. “Besides, he technically broke into my garden one time.

under orders!” Adam

“Soldiers die all the time while carrying out orders. It’s nothing

let bygones be bygones? Things have changed. Loyalties have shifted. Spare

Dominic.”

back to my friend and folded his large biceps across his chest. “Tell me what I want to hear

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I turned back to Adam, who looked

are they?” Dominic

be honest, I don’t

and I turned to see Dominic’s

to

they went!” Adam’s voice raised an octave. “They were always on the move and when they made the bounty, they were hiding out in the West. I doubt we’ll

and after he was given a pen

Adam. “Is it all the families that placed the

this.

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

she did. Evil ass

disappeared without a trace.” Dominic asked and

the throne of the East and Luna to the

Dominic. Adam doesn’t even know I

other hideouts are?”

the loop of their future

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

that was

to catch up on things, but I decided not to tell him that I was related to

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

her parents didn’t tell

after them because they 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. She really

parents won’t let her talk to me, will

chair.

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

about we have dinner tomorrow night? I’ll pick you

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