Twenty-eight

Kalan

“No,” I refused firmly.

“But, Kalan it doesn't matter, alright? I will do it, I don't mind,” Uncle Caelum persisted, his gaze looking at me worriedly.

“I will donate to her. it. It's just 10 years. I wouldn't even realize it if it's removed from my lifespan. It doesn't affect me as much as you think. Her safety and health is the most important thing here and we're wasting time debating on who to give her blood. I am willing and ready to give her now so let me just do it,” I concluded my speech finally, looking at them and turning to give Caius a hard look, but he just turned away, folding his arms and avoiding my gaze.

He should grow up.

“Are you sure?” My mother asked, skimming at me worriedly. I know how she feels. Knowing that some years would be taken out of your life is a really hard blow to the chest, really. That's why she volunteered. Probably because she was old and she thinks that her absence wouldn't cause as much pain or impact on the territory as mine would.. But s