Chapter 76. Confused

Lex’s POV

I have never felt so uncomfortable in my life. Sade’s hands were firmly intertwined around my arm, clinging to me like sticky gum under my shoe. Every time I tried to pull away, she only tightened her grip, making any attempt at escape impossible.

Lotus didn’t make things any easier. He kept growling and baring his teeth at her, his frustration seeping through.

Eventually, I had to block him off with an invisible wall to prevent him from taking control and doing something reckless. With my focus split between Sade and Lotus, I felt the weight of the moment heavy on my shoulders.

I let out a weary sigh, turning my gaze out the window. The forest blurred past, shadows flickering beneath the cloudless moon. The world outside was calm, but inside, my thoughts raced in turmoil.

I knew I couldn’t stay in this state of limbo for much longer; a decision had to be made. As the trees gave way to the open fields, the vastness seemed to mirror the