The members slowly left, and Kris asked, “Since it’s going to rain soon, should I bring Levine inside the camp?”

“Yes,” Xavier replied.

He gathered his courage and knelt beside his unconscious brother, checking if he was still breathing.

Xavier’s face softened as he placed a finger under Levine’s nose to feel his pulse. Tears welled in his eyes. He looked tired and broken.

“Is he—” My heart pounded as I hesitated to ask.

“Alive,” Xavier said finally, his voice ...