49| Super Hot.

STARLETTE

I quickly stepped forward and blocked Maximus’ path, trying to calm him down before the situation escalated into a bloodbath.

“Max, you need to control yourself. Please.” I pleaded, worried.

“Starlette, get out of my way.” He growled, his intensely furious gaze still fixed on his brother.

“No.” I insisted. “Please. Just stop. I beg you.”

He glanced at me, his eyes glowing red with rage.

“Please.” I pressed as I stared at him pleadingly.

He shut his eyes closed, and when he reopened them, the blazing red had faded, returning to their usual blue shade, though they were still clouded with darkness.

I turned to look at Lucius. His eyes had also returned to normal. I started to move toward him, but Maximus pulled me back to his side.

“What was that all about?” I asked him, my voice a mixture of anger and concern.

He looked at me for a second, or maybe longer, before sprinting into the woods without giving me a response. I couldn’t place the look in his eyes, but I could tell he