SERA
I didn't leave Maya's side, Elena checked on her frequently, adjusting bandages, monitoring her breathing. Kade stood by the window silently, neither of us spoke. What was there to say?
My sister was being held captive and we didn't know who, why, or what they wanted.
Every minute that passed felt like torture.
"You should rest," Elena said quietly, placing a hand on my shoulder.
"I can't."
"Sera.."
"They have Lila." My voice broke. "She's just a kid, Elena. Sixteen, Innocent and someone took her because of me."
"That's not your fault."
"Isn't it?" I looked up at her. "Everything that's happened..the Council, the attacks, all of it is because I'm a Silver Blood. Lila is suffering because I exist."
"Don't," Kade said from the window, his voice hard. "Don't do that to yourself
