XXXIII

The mates walked down the broad white marble stairs, hand in hand, their shoulders rubbing, with synchronized steps and their hearts beating in unison. Elijah tightened his grip around Alexander's hand when he saw the Five Brothers and Lucas waiting for them in the main hall, quietly drinking their tea while chatting.

He saw on Lucas an expression he never noticed when they were younger. He was so small and so innocent that he never believed he would ever hurt anyone. He and Lucas spent a lot of time together thanks to their fathers. They played and grew up together. He had always seen him as a little brother, and as someone to protect. 

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