56: Locked In

XANDER

I didn’t mention the blood on Adriana’s hand because it seemed she didn’t notice, or maybe her mind was on something else. Probably the latter.

The second the metallic smell had hit my nostrils, I almost lost it. I knew it was hers. Her natural scent was very strong even with the stench of blood.

Maybe it has something to do with her suddenly falling asleep.

God, I hope Dreaya hasn’t done some crazy witch voodoo on her. I wouldn’t waste a second before killing that woman if she dared hurt her.

Forget that she is her mother and she’ll probably never forgive me. I would rather spend the rest of my life making up for that, than let her go back to a place if she isn’t being treated well.

I took her to my current room where I laid her on the bed. I wasn’t surprised when I saw the wound had healed on its own. That is to be expected. I couldn’t tell where she had gotten cut. Due to movement, it has messed up pretty much her whole hand.

I sighed then took off my jacket. I rolled