chapter 114

Blake was well on his way down the stairs, and very quickly. Before I got around to following him, Xavier grabbed my wrist. I looked at him questioningly and I didn't like the look on his face.

I knew what was coming now. He didn't want me around since the outside world could be so cruel.

I could understand it up to that point, since something might have happened to Melody. But I wanted to help and not stand around stupidly. If I stayed at home there was nothing I could do to help.

Before Xavier could say anything, I forestalled him: "No, don't say it. I'll go with you." I said it firmly, but that didn't impress him for a second. I had expected that, but there had been the foolish hope that he would let me go.

"Layla, I mean well. I don't have a quiet moment when you're around because I'm worried."

I crossed my arms and raised an eyebrow. "You worry if I have you as a minder? It's not like I'm traveling alone."

He looked at me pleadingly and I hated myself for having such an effect on