Chapter 66. Paths

Rex POV

The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was Aries, and the worry swimming in his gaze was enough to make my chest ache. His eyes were pure concern, and for a moment, I just stared back at him before forcing a faint smile to ease his fear.

“God, Rex… you need to stop scaring me like that,” he breathed out, his voice breaking a little as he pulled me into a bone-crushing hug. And then just as quickly, he pulled away, already panicking.

“I’ll get the healers—”

Before he could bolt, I grabbed his hand and held it firmly.

My surroundings finally registered: the small hut. The same one I shared with Rose and Lilly. Somehow, that only made the silence feel heavier.

“How long was I out?” I asked, noticing that no one else was around.