143 : Separate

My blood rushed under my skin when I saw him.

And those same green eyes as mine are adrift with me.

His expression hardened, and he started walking towards me. I froze, not knowing what to do with his sudden presence.

"Are you all right, Amanda?"

I shook my head.

My heartbeat slowed down when my older brother had stopped right in front of me. That familiar musk scent came to my nose. His face hardened, and underneath it was the longing he had for me.

"Maven."

"Amanda..." he said harshly. "You have no idea how much we flustered looking for you? How long we waited to meet you."

"I'm fine." I said. I looked at Jade who was looking at us in confusion. "We'll talk for a bit. You don't need to worry, he's my brother."

I know Jade already knows, but I just wanted to let her know that so there's no understanding at all. Jade nodded, and then left us.

Maven catches the eye, and leads me to the other end of the room. Close to the exit.

"I'm fine. You don't need to worry, Maven." I gulped. "I'm