Chapter 18: Alternatives

"Sebastian calm the fuck down," Mark remarked. We were in one of the tunnels on the way to Niltiac to find out where Silva took Jane. I was gripping the seat so hard that my knuckles were white, just like when Taine kissed Jane. Dolhq citizens have very few emotions, and that was the first time I felt jealously. Now I felt sick, and guilty for bringing her to my planet when I knew the risks.

"She will be fine." He added and rubbed my shoulder. 

"You don't know that!" I shouted and grabbed his shirt.

"Sebastian breathe." I heard Mark gulp. Breathe. In and out. While I sit here like a moron while Jane might not even be breathing. I let go of Mark's shirt and covered my face with my hands to hide the tears that had escaped. We finally arrived and I swear Mark and I sprinted into that council building. The clerk looked up as we threw the doors open and simply said, "Room 7."

I knocked once before opening the door and walking in. All 7 members of the Coun