Forty Five

Nate’s POV

“You’re lying.” I gritted through my teeth as I peered down at the fae hostage. His droopy eyes widened as anger took over my aura.

How dare he use such a disgusting tactic in attempt to spare his life. I should kill him just for that alone. I should tear him limb from limb and make him pay for daring to mention my brother.

My brother was dead. There were no two ways about it. I remember seeing his lifeless body by my side as I returned to consciousness. I remember balling my eyes out as I furiously shook him, shouting for him to wake up. I remember the paramedics on the scene declaring him dead. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The day my family fell apart. From that day on, I roamed around lifeless and merciless, intent on causing destruction. Of course, only until the promise of Serena’s presence in my life. That day, my life found purpose once more.

“How dare you use my deceased brother as a way to spare your life! I’ll kill you just for that!” I spat, as