~YULIA"He did not have to die, Issa," I told him adamantly. "You could have let him go," I added.Issa scoffed and said nothing. I was still reeling from the shock of seeing the man's heart ripped out violently from his chest.I was fighting back the urge to throw up as I closed my eyes and clamped my mouth shut. Earlier I had tried to be strong for Lana’s presence, but now that she was gone, my defenses were crumbling down.All the while, Issa was focused on the road and I knew that he was worried. I evened by breathing and opened my eyes as the bile in my throat went down."Does killing come very easy to you?" His facial expression changed. I knew immediately that he was annoyed by my question."I saved your friend, and this is what I get in return," He replied curtly.He was right. He owed me nothing and yet he had willingly left the party… his announcement party to help me rescue Lana from the clutches of the now dead man."Thank you," I muttered, a bit embarrassed. "I just can't
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