"Owen!" Nathaniel exclaimed as though he'd seen a life line, his face breaking out in a grin, as he struggled to sit upright. "You have to get me out of this chains man, that bastard-"
"You can go now." Owen calmly cut him off with a dismissive wave of his hand. "Leave us," he instructed the nurse, who hesitated for a moment before hurriedly exiting the room, closing the door behind her.
Nathaniel's relief at seeing Owen was now filled with confusion and apprehension. He studied his brother's face, searching for any sign of motive or emotion. "Owen, you need to understand, I can explain everything. It wasn't supposed to go down like this."
Owen maintained his composed demeanor, taking a step closer but keeping a safe distance. "Explanations can wait. Sit down, Nathaniel. We have much to
