Kiara POV
As I stood there, I heard Ace mutter the word "justice." It was a simple utterance, but the intensity in his voice made it noticeable. As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Paxton, and it was clear that something was bothering him.
Paxton was about to respond when he suddenly winced in pain, his body curling inwards. I rushed towards him, and my eyes immediately fell on his bandages. The wounds were still bleeding, and the festering was worsening, but that wasn't the only concerning thing.
As I examined the edge of the bandages, I could see Paxton's veins, and they were turning an almost black color. It was a sight that filled me with horror, and I looked towards Ace for help.
"Please, tell me you know what's going on," I pleaded with him.
Ace peered around Grace and Amara,
