NATALIA
The words came out sharper than I intended. My voice didn’t even sound like mine. And for once, Kyline stopped talking. Her mouth stayed open, looking at me with pure surprise.
Of course, I never talked like this before, not even when I’m angry. I guess you really gain some sort of unmovable confidence when you have nothing much to lose.
I didn’t wait for her response. I pulled out the handkerchief from my pocket and wiped the blood from her hand as quickly and gently as I could. Her wounds were still smoking. It needed to be tended or washed at the very least.
She needed real treatment, but there was no way I could bring her to a clinic. I can call Xavier, but I have to move her first.
I slipped my arms under her carefully, but she winced and pulled away. “I said I don’t ne
