Chapter 91. Some Kind of Monster

Lex’s POV

“I snuck out through the back window just after supper. I was so angry at Adira for letting you in. For my parents to just accept it…”

Hendrix paused, searching for the right words, then sighed.

“I realize now I was just frustrated and jealous about everything,” he continued, his gaze flickering to Lilly. “I could never understand why I was born a warlock with no magic, while my sister got it all. She has too much of it—she could spare me some…”

Hurt flashed in Hendrix’s eyes, but he recovered quickly.

“It must be hard to live in a place where you feel like an outsider,” Lotus mumbled, imagining the pain Hendrix must have felt.

“I understand,” Lilly said, reaching for his hand and offering a small, sympathetic smile. “I know how that feels. I was regarded as a wolfless wolf…”

“Adira told me about the bracelet binding your memories and your wolf,” Hendrix said, a sad smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His eyes flickere