(Disclaimer: Tigreb perspective)

"What the hell was going on? What should I do now? I can't let him hurt Max, especially knowing that in a way, I can stop it. " I felt hot tears on my cheeks and a profound pain in my chest.

"Oh come on, darling, don't be like this. You will live a luxurious life here. Why are you worried? You know it is fine if you don't want. I'm sure Max will accept a bullet instead of losing you. I'm sure of it, and I'm not trying to frame you. So let's do that then if it makes you so weak. " Kale said, turning for the door.

"No, don't!" My chest... I was ready to faint, but those words, even in tears,...