Shadows of Suspicion

Thalia’s POV

I kept my gaze locked on his pale face, softening my voice as I pressed him again. “Tell me the truth, Kaelen. I have to know.”

A ragged breath escaped his lips, his heavy eyelids fluttering as though merely staying conscious was draining the last of his strength. Even so, his fingers remained clamped around my arm.

“Not… right now,” he scraped out, his knuckles twitching weakly as