Jaiden Pov
I knew that I needed to get out there, to help the others, but the few minutes I sat on the ground with Zain was well needed, considering I haven't slept in forever. My heart broke as Zain cried against me, and all it did was make my anger burn brighter than before. Anger at Sebastian for taking Grayson and forcing Jasper to hurt him. Anger at myself for not being there. If they had just taken me instead, everything would be different. I could have told him I was a bear, let him kill me, and when he left I would have been resurrected, no harm done. Mostly I had anger for my father, showing up once again, when there was so much else to worry about. Suddenly, I stiffened against Zain, grabbing his shoulders and pulling him off of me. He was a mess, but I didn’t judge him. I was w
