AUTHOR'S POVRiven pushed Cole into the sitting room. The poor boy staggered and unexpectedly fell to the floor, interrupting an ongoing conversation and getting the attention of those who were around — Caelen, all three brothers, Ana and finally Aldric. For a moment, the whole room stilled. Aldric's eyes instantly darkened upon seeing the bruises on Cole's knees. "My goodness," Ana muttered, eyeing Riven and as well pitying Cole's state. What had come over Riven? "Hold on...hold on," Lucien rushed up quickly, setting himself between a furious Riven and a scared Cole whose face was buried sideways. "What's happening? Riven, what the fuck is wrong with you? Are you drunk?? Why would you push him like that?" "Maybe you should ask him what he has done." Caius was already next to Cole, helping him stand up to his feet. But the truth was that Cole didn't feel safe near the brothers. They were probably this nice to him because they had not yet known what the real issue was.
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