#Chapter26

I continued to stare when I heard the door creak open. I whipped around to find Calyx standing there.

“What are you doing in here?” He questioned in a sharp tone.

I shrugged. “I couldn’t sleep. So, I was snooping around and found this beautiful place.” I said, gesturing around the room.

His expression turned neutral. “You shouldn’t be snooping around, especially by yourself.” He attempted to assert himself.

I waved him off. “Yea, yea. Who are these people?” I pointed towards the portraits above the fireplace.

Calyx sighed. “Those are mine and Cain’s parents. My mother Kasdeya, and my father, Langston. They died a few years ago during...