Chapter 55
VANESSA
Kendrick woke up hours later, Mary, Laria and I had successfully aided all the injured warriors in healing. We stood at the far end of Kendrick's ward, watching as his father and mother glued themselves to him. Delta Lincoln stood by the side, a gladdened smile plastered on his face. Kyan sat by a chair close by, occasionally stealing glances at me. Laria eventually left, while Mary and I stayed back.
“Aren't you going to move a little closer?” I whispered,side-eyeing Mary, and giving her a bump to make herself seen.
“No, Van.” She hushed, taking a step back, and crossing her hand, as her gaze remained on Kendrick. “We are not cool, remember?”
I nodded. Of course, they weren't talking, and it was mainly because Mary, despite their altercation, had a soft spot for K
