Chapter 276. Need You by My Side

Chantel Raven

Just at that time, I hear someone round the corner; I look up but see no one. "Have you heard that?" I ask Mera, but she only shakes her head. "Probably Arc," I dismiss, my eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of movement.

I parted ways with Mera following that strange chat. I need to take a nap, so I'm going to the bedroom and ignoring the fact that this talk took place. Lexcis bursts into the room as I'm changing my clothing. The expression on his face indicates that something is awry. Very wrong...

He walks straight by me and settles on top of the bed, his head between his hands. I see he's breathing heavily, which causes me anxiety. It makes me frightened, not just uneasy. "What is wrong?" I inquire, my concern deepening.

Lexcis looks up at me, puzzled. He hadn't realized I was right here. This is strange, to say the least, because it's as if some kind of radar goes off in his min