“Alana took the s***h for me.”
Bella walked in and murmured with her head hung low.
I looked back at Bella who would not meet my eyes, not knowing what to say to break the awkward tension in the air.
“F-Flynn, don’t blame Bella. If Bella didn’t fire the arrow to take one of Pete’s eyes out and lied that we laced our weapons with poison, Seth and his men would not fall back that easily.”
I stared at Bella in awe. It never occurred to me that she would excel in archery so quickly and take out Pete’s eye. It must have been tough.
Looking at Bella, I said, “Bella, Alana took the hit for you, not because you’re of the rich and powerful Latham family. It’s camaraderie. Bella, I hope you won’t forget the kindness if we ever leave the island one day.”
Bella lifted her head and looked me in t
