Chapter 6

In a daze, I felt Ryatt lift me up and race out frantically. Later, I found myself waking up in a hospital room. When I opened my eyes, there was still a man sitting by my bedside.

The unsettling feelings Xavier left me with resurfaced, and I instinctively shut my eyes, yelling for him to leave. But then, a warm hand held mine. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."

It was Ryatt. His voice brought a unique comfort, more mature than usual. I looked at him, noticing the redness around his eyes.

"Have you been crying?" I asked.

Caught off guard,…