Family ties and war

*HEROD*

I sighed with relief when we came back to the headquarters of the dark tide without any complications.

But we weren't alone because Tate had joined and I must say this kid had some nerve to betray his best and act like shit didn't happen.

"You doing okay?" I asked curiously because his gaze was lingered on the girls face.

He looked up meeting my gaze and his face remained motionless.

"I'm perfectly fine it's just going to suck for Rogue when she realizes that she can't get the princess treatment anymore."

I shrugged carelessly.

"I thought she was your friend."

His lips turned into a thin line and he remained silent as he debated his next words.

"I thought she was my friend but that was until her father ruined my family. I know that I can't take my revenge on her father so she'll just have to take the fall for him."

I nodded quitely.

Once we reached the location I carried Rogue in my arms and placed her on the bed.

Her skin had turned pale and black veins were appearing on her