I was shocked. "Logan, you…"

Before I could finish, he wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, turned around, and walked away. My legs almost moved on their own, as if to go after him, but I stayed rooted in place.

Maybe this was for the best. If he kept pushing himself like that, perhaps he’d finally leave me alone.

Dorian appeared, his eyes instantly locking onto the bloodstain near the door. "Are you mad at me?" he asked, ...