*Kryzen*

I tried to ignore the irritation I felt toward Drius hugging Briella since I knew she would be happy that her best friend was back and wasn’t upset with her.

That didn’t mean I had to enjoy the physical contact between them.

Briella looked up at me, her eyes half-open as she smiled gently. She looked completely worn out and was a little pale.

I reached for her. “Hey, are you alright–”

Drius and I both yelled Briella’s name as ...