Chapter 32

Crystina’s POV

I acted strong as much as I could as I said my goodbyes to Paige, Azel and Gabriel. The thoughts of leaving Paige behind haunted me but I had to accept the fact that she was where she was supposed to be. Gabriel might be cold but I think he cares a lot about Paige even though he’s not showing it.

As soon as our car maneuvered out of the pack, the tears that I’d been holding came running down my face. I cleaned them with the back of my hand and sniffled. I tried to control my breath and my tears at the same time.

"She’ll be fine, Crystina. She’s in good hands," Luka assured me.

"I think my hormones are messing me up," I confessed. I wasn’t supposed to be too emotional about it. Fine, I would miss her but to the extent of crying, was overdone.

"It’s okay, Canim. I believe she would be fine. Gabriel cares about her, that’s one thing I know. He’s scared for her and I know he would protect her even from himself,