Side Story 29:

Kaelen’s POV:

My heart dropped at his words. Before I could even think, before my mind could process the finality of what he had said, the words were out of my mouth in a low growl.

“No.”

The single word hung in the air. Everyone’s eyes snapped to mine, their gazes piercing. Jeremiah’s gaze was a particularly unyielding thing. “No?” He questioned, the word almost mocking.

“No.” I enunciated again,