Chapter 24

Reed knew it was Adam hiding behind a tree, so he decided to do something. He didn’t know if what he was about to do would have any consequences, but still, he wanted to give it a try. He got closer to Emerald, so close that Emerald had to move away from him every time he came nearer to her.

“Um...Reed, I don’t think you should.” Before she could take another step, Reed got closer to her and pulled her to him. He stared directly into her eyes as he lifted her chin. He could feel Emerald tremble at his touch. He couldn’t remember when last he made someone feel this way.

“Reed...” Emerald, but before she could say anything, Reed moved his lips closer to her, but as he was about to kiss her, he felt a force pushing him away from her, making him fly, causing his back to hit the tree a few meters away.

Shocked by everything, Emerald turned to see what just happened, and, appearing out of his hiding place, was Adam with his eyes all red. Emerald has never seen him