POV Lea

The night wind blew coldly, piercing the exposed joints of the skin bones. No sound was heard, only the sound of a shady tree swaying slowly. This body froze, stared in silence, stunned by what had just happened, unable to speak.

"Leah, come here. Please take care of Key," asked Teo with a panicked face.

I hesitantly stepped closer, taking Teo's place. Sitting crouched, with both hands holding Key's weak body.

I stared sadly as he winced in pain. "Key, are you okay?" I asked while wiping the tears that fell from the corners of my eyes. Trembling, this hand caressed his arm carefully.

A faint smile crept...