FELDA

I closed my eyes and let the burn in my chest grow stronger. The pain felt good, it made me remember I was still alive.

Before I could dig my nails into my skin again, a rough, familiar hand yanked my wrist away from the wound.

“Are you insane?!”

His voice crashed like thunder. “How dare you threaten me like this?”

The strength in his tone made my whole body tremble. I couldn’t even open my eyes, not yet.

“This thing you’re doing…” His voice broke with anger. “If ...