Chapter 28

Eloim made his father go back for the pets, and no matter how freaked he was, he went back in, but before he left he gave me a knowing look. Stay with Eloim. It wasn’t just for his safety and comfort, he had realised as I had that I was at a higher risk on my own.

I hated this. I hated the thought of using a child as a shield. What if she lost it and attacked regardless, and Eloim got affected in the crossfire. I would never forgive myself.

I wrapped my arm around Eloim...