Kael’s POV
“Kael, I have - why are you rushing like that? Wait, where are you going?!” Valentin’s voice chased me as I walked fast down the corridor.
“How’s Syria? And her best friend?”
I didn’t answer. I didn’t even slow down. Her words hit me hard, but I couldn’t face them, not now that my insides are burning.
“Please… don’t say anything to my brother,” I said flatly when I stopped at the front door. My voice was quiet, almost icy when I opened the door.
“What?” Valentin sounded thrown off, her tone a mix of worry and confusion.
“Why? What’s going on? Kael, what happened? You look upset. Did something bad happen?”
I didn’t moved. I tried to swallow the fire inside me before it could explode. My fists clenched tight at my sides. My chest felt like it was going to c***k open.
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