Xavier entered the rock shelter and sat down heavily, leaning against the wall.
Pain shot through his chest.
He had been holding it in because he didn't want to alarm Jade.
Knowing her, she'd only overreact.
He grabbed the container of herbal cream and angrily hurled it across the cave. It shattered against the wall.
He hadn't even asked where she got the damn medicine from.
Did she sell her wedding ring again?
Restlessness settled in his chest.
Xavier sat upright.
What if she never comes back?
He cursed under his breath.
He was an i***t for letting her leave alone.
What if she acted on impulse and decided to run away from him?
He had a rough idea of where they were in the world, but he hadn't told Jade.
Xavier pushed himself to his feet and grabbed his shirt, ignoring the bl
