Kain Locke
I was mad through the whole ride.
Mad at Kael for everything. Mad at myself for trusting him with Brian. Mad that I let this happen. That I let myself get close, only to be used all over again. And most of all, mad that I wasn't there when Brian needed me.
Why didn't I stay with him after reading him that bedtime story?
Why did I leave?
Why?
I couldn't even tell how far we'd flown. My head was a mess, just Brian. Only Brian. Nothing else mattered. I swear, I'd do anything, anything, to keep him safe.
The car flew so fast it felt like the air might tear apart. None of us said a word. Silence hung over us, heavy and tight. It felt like we were stuck in the longest moment of my life.
When we finally landed, I didn't need anyone to tell me where we were. I recognized it right away, Caspian's place.
The last time I came here… was for a different reason. But now, there's no more hiding. Everything's already out in the open.
