A Desperate Plea

"I can't calm down," Tristan choked out. "Not when I think about you and Uncle Alistair. I know coming here was a mistake, I know I shouldn't be doing this. You think I don't know I'm asking for trouble? But what am I supposed to do? What can I even do?" He slumped against the door, burying his face in his hands. Then he ripped off his mask, pressing his palm to his forehead, his eyes shining with