Chapter91. The Brand

I was sweating, so damn hot as I uncurled from Brax’s hold. I sat up, rubbing my eyes as the shouting that had woken me up came through from my closed door. It was Kai and Derik. The link was covered in anger and resentment, something more twinging in it, but I couldn’t place it when I had just woken up and still felt like shit. “Fuck off! Let me go in, Derik. You do not own me!” Kai roared, and there was a thud that startled Brax awake. He frowned and turned to me as I wiped the sleep from my eyes. “Stay here,” he whispered, kissing my temple before heading out the door. Muffled voices filtered through, and my frown grew. I stood on shaky legs, my head still thumping. It was actually getting annoying constantly having a headache that I couldn’t get rid of and a sick stomach that swirled when I moved too fast. I clenched my eyes shut and held the bedpost tightly, heading for the door. There was another thud against it, and Kai’s anger filled me. “You will not stop me from seeing her! T