I barely know a lot of places here but it's almost like Killian doesn't want to be found. I glance at my side to gaze at Kaiden. "I'm sorry, I never expected the walk to be this long." That's a lie but I'm truly concerned about him. He's carrying my weight with his. That's double the stress. "It's
"Why do I care anyway?" Killian ask, keeping his eyes on me. I don't think he's responding to what I said. "Why are you following me, Hazel?" "I'm not." I squeak. My back slams on a wall. "I just wanted to see you." He tutters, standing in front of me. "After one night?" My brows creased. Is he r
- KILLIAN - "Lizzie, please take charge, I need to head out for a bit." I say to her. "Okay, sure. Are you alright? You seem tensed." Lizzie asks, keeping her eyes on me and the girls simultaneously. "Yes, I am. I just need to deal with personal matters." "Well, um, take care Killian." Oh, I su
I'm sorry brother, but I won't be following your words today. "Call Asami." I say aloud. "Calling Asami." Blares out in my car and I hear the line ring. Asami picked up. "Yeah?" She asks. For the first time, her voice isn't sultry but afraid?"I'm about to face our old friends. Not technically bu
- HAZEL -Kaiden walks into my room. I'm on a hospital bed, awaiting the medical report. Being a Crest sure comes with advantages. I'm in a special suite to begin with. And I thought my parents have money. "What did the doctor say?" I ask, tapping my fingers on my thighs, expectantly. No one has s
"Oh God, Hazel! You're okay!" Someone yelled, gushing into my room. My face flattens. It's Kate. I am cross she interrupted us, now I don't know what he wanted to say, but at the same time, I'm relieved to see my bestie. I avoided her all day, I miss her. Kate ran to me. Kaiden just gave us space
- KILLIAN -Liam met me at the door. "You can't be serious, Killian, I told you to back out!" He said, rushing to me. I'm exhausted. My clothes, face and body are stained and dripping with blood. Some which are mine due to cuts and deep wounds, others which aren't. I tried not to stagger in front o
"I was protecting you!""I didn't ask to be protected! Not at the expense of your life. Think before you act, dumbass!""Liam, you're the only one I have, I would never-""And you're the only one I have too!" He blurted, interrupting me. "Before you do anything reckless, remember that. You're my onl