Forty Five

Gabby's voice trailed off as he left without another word.

Frederick looked after his retracing back, shaking his head slowly in dismay. He couldn't understand why Gabby is behaving like this. If he cares so much about the family, he should make Cassie his and leave him alone.

"Why should I be the one to fulfill the damned family Obligation?"

He screamed in his head and his voice echoed back to him

"You seem to forget you are the first son and Gabby is a free Animal, he would not want to be caged by the BUSHMAN's rule. You know that same thing you are running away from is what is running from"

His subconsciousness reminded him.

Frederick clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white. He hated feeling trapped in the position he is currently in.

All his life, he was the only one doing things the way he was asked to. He has been someone living another's life which he doesn't want anymore.

His family can't control him forever, he left home because he could not bear to be told wha