When Edward finished speaking, Rowen slapped him on the head again. "Don't talk nonsense!"

I didn't look good now because I knew Edward was right. What we were about to do was too dangerous, and if we were found out, the consequences would be terrible.

Xavier read my expression and must have heard what I was thinking. He stepped forward and squeezed me with his hand.

The sudden touch of the glove made my eyes warm.

Xavier doesn't look at me. He presses it in my palm. ...