~RYLAN

I watched as her face turned pale with shock from Sylver's orders.

I gritted my teeth and tucked my hands into my pockets while pretending not to care. It was the best way to survive around here. Having a heart meant I would easily get affected, and my brothers would brand me as weak.

I shook my head and brought my attention back to Nyra. She didn’t say a word, but her anger and surprise remained in her eyes as she helplessly glared at Sylver.

She moved those same fiery eyes to me, and ...