Chapter 36

• I had no right to be angry at my brother. He was doing this for both of us. The sooner Iris opened up, the sooner I would have her. But the burning jealousy was eating me up from the inside. Corroding me like rust on iron, more and more with each passing moment.
• I could feel her. Her mood, which changed quite often. And today, especially sharply. She was overflowing with excitement, fear, and anticipation. I knew what that meant. The girl was ready to give herself. Just not to me.
• The moment she appeared within my sight, I realized I couldn't let her go to him. I was too weak to do it. To simply accept it.