Chapter 35

Slade's POV

Seb's reply gave off a disturbing energy. He always stuttered at the very least of things. Fear, his day-to-day companion.

Even though he had toughened over the years. I could still read him more easily than a book

The last time my secret location was leaked, he came to me panicking, even though the leak couldn't do us much harm.

I could still recall his shaky breath and shivering fingers. But now he looked so calm and stood there composed, his voice steady, ...