chapter 43: Into the Lion's den
Scared out of his mind, Kyle refused to leave her side even after Lucy assured him that she was fine and just asleep. The scales seemed to have reduced in number, hence, the sudden burn on her shoulders.
He stared at her pale face which housed her dry lips and under bags on her eye. The door opened revealing a mop of brown hair. Liam.
"It's no surprise you're here." Kyle started folding his hands from his chest, not sparing Liam a single glance.
"Is she okay?" Liam asked, his eyes roaming over her face.
"According to Lucy, she is. Jasper called you?" Liam nodded seating on the empty chair next to her bed.
"Did she find an answer? the scales?"
"Not exactly." Liam sighed rubbing his face in frustration.
"I know it's not ideal but I think I know someone
