As soon as Arakas disappeared with Selina, everything went back into motion. Adam and my father dropped to the floor and were at my side in seconds. They were fussing over me, checking my whole body, but it wasn't me I was worried about. My neck throbbed and felt raw, but I was alive. " Help me up" I said to Adam. " No, you need to rest" His voice was swamped with guilt and so were my father's features. For them two, this would kill them. I didn't even know my father properly, but him and Adam were not very different when it came to pride and morals.
Sighing, I pulled myself up. Much to both of their disapproval. But I waved them off. I needed to get to Amber. Stumbling over to her, I heard her quietly mumbling into her brother's neck. " Amber ", I said softly. She seemed not to hear me,
