Chapter 146

AVERY

“ The boy has risen from the dead. ” The screams were all I could hear.

“ The Prince can use his ability. ” They continued to yell.

But I was on the rock, my limbs twisted at weird angles. My head hurt, and the pain made it impossible for me to see anything. It felt like there was blood in my eyes and a red veil hid everything from my sight.

Dustin. My mind kept calling out to him.

The warriors that came to kill him had not taken pity on him. They came with ruthless orders. They had to tighten a rope around Dustin’s neck and halt his breaths.

They wanted him to disappear.

But I didn’t want him to go.

He was the only one who played with me, comforted me, and protected me. He was always there when Dad wanted to hurt me or when Mom shouted at me.

I tried to save him. But he kept pushing me away. He wanted me to live. But how could I live without him?

My Brother. He was my only family.

The pain kept growing in my spine. It felt like it was broken. That’s why a bone was poking ou