Red's POV
I understand why he’s feeling the way he’s feeling.
Before Slade found us, we were finally where we were supposed to be. We were following our destiny; we were with each other; we were even talking about our future and our family together. Then Slade took us back here, and now we’re back to square one.
Really, we’re even worse than square one, because now he’s lost the dignity of being my sworn shield. He’s bedridden and feeling left out, on top of everything else.
I know I could be kinder to him. I know I could invite him to spend time with me, Corrin, Sophie, and even Dom.
But I also know that, whether he realizes it or not, I’m making the right decision.
Gaius is suspicious, for starters. He claimed he bought my story, but he asked me one too many questions about my rela
