Atlas pretended to be out of breath as he stepped in front of them. His voice hoarse as he said, "Amara, don't run off like that."
His sister runs towards him and jumps into his arm. Atlas catches her and embraces her tightly. His bluish eyes twinkled at Amara's sweetness. He held her as he regarded the boy who came to his feet.
"You shouldn't be out here. I told you. Your injuries will-" Atlas halted his tongue. His eyes have been peeled at the boy and his bandages but something's off. He puts Amara down and walks up to the boy.
Kalel fell silent as he bowed his head low. Suddenly, Atlas pressed his thumb on his chin and lifted it so he could gaze at the boy's face. And just like he thought, the marks that were there earlier disappeared. Those bruises and signs of beating on his fac
