Ethan’s Death

“If you’re going to look for Ethan, the police called home.” Her head lowered as she readied herself for her next words. “He’s dead!”

Silence enveloped the surroundings as Mrs Riordan finished her words. Caspian stared at the woman as if waiting for her to say anything else. When she said nothing, he nodded and asked. “And the body?” His voice was strained and thick.

“At the morgue.”

Caspian shifted backward and combed his hand through his hair, swiping his tongue across his lips. Although he was never on good terms with his brother, he was family after all and the mention of his death caused a shift in his heart. But it didn’t matter h to though. Because if he was still alive after those shots, he would have finished him himself.

“It’s going to be fine,” Mrs Riordan encouraged. “Anna is a strong girl.”

He ran his hand through his face and clamped his eyes shut. He only opened them again when he felt a warmth wrap around him. His mother wrapped her hands around his body and pat