27. Doubts

[Kian]

“You should be here. With her. She’s going to leave. You can stop her. Come on, alpha. You know how dangerous this can be for her. You can’t just let her walk into the mouth of a monster. We know Xafran better than anyone else. That place has rules, but laws? There are no laws. Those magic folks are insane,” Jackson spoke from the other side of the phone.

“It’s her decision, her life. Who am I to interfere?”

“Alpha. I know things have happened in the past, but I also know your heart…”

“No, you don’t, Jackson. If she’s leaving, guide her to the safest route and make sure she knows what she’s getting herself into. That’s the most we can do for her right now.”

“Maybe if she sees you in person and if you talk to her, maybe she’ll listen—”

His words settled in my chest like a severe discomfort.

“Be real, Jackson,” I said, sharply.

“Then why did you save her?”

“Because she called for me!” I controlled a frustrated yell. “I saved her for the peace of my mind because if I didn’