ALPHA'S BREAKDOWN

KARLA

I stood in the corner of the private ward where Jenny was put, watching Killian pace up and down the room, frustrated and furious. I could imagine his surprise finding out that his cousin, whom he loved so much, was dying soon and the hurt he felt that she kept it a secret from him. When he turned to face me, I could swear I saw his eyes glistening. I wanted to reach out, take his hand and comfort him, but I could not get the courage. I was still not sure of our stand after my outburst.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

"I... I don't think it was in my place to tell. She wanted to keep it a secret, so—"

"Until when?!" he barked, making me flinch.

I could not blame him for breaking down like this. I had been shattered, too, when I found out about Jenny's sickness, and Killian had known her all his life. According to Jenny, they grew up together, and Killian saw her as nothing other than a sister.

"Killian I am sorry that she kept it a se