To Protect

ELIAS

We both knitted our foreheads and we run the same outside the palace.

“Damn it!” she cursed.

When we reached in front, we saw our people, screaming because of pain and they were bleeding.

I groaned and I did see some people wearing cloaks and masks as they ran away.

I looked at Celeste but I saw her staring at me. There was something in her eyes and I couldn’t read her mind.

“A threat. . . .” she blurted. “A threat to the entire clan. . . .” she added as if it’s her speculation that will happen.

I nodded my head.

“I know. . . .” I mumbled.

Our people were screaming, I can’t let this off. I can’t let this fucking threat makes me weak.

When I was able to look at Celeste beside me, she was gone from my sight. I clenched my jaw, I tightened my fist.

“Celeste!” I shouted at the top of my lungs.

The crowd looks in my direction and as if a cue, they chase Celeste who’s now chasing those assholes.

I gritted my teeth and in just a snap, I teleport to where Celeste is running.

“Celeste!”