Chapter 108 Pledge

• I hesitantly step through the doorway. It quickly becomes apparent why General Brandon sent me here again. Theo is sprawled on the couch, a half-empty bottle of whiskey by his side. His eyes slowly shift toward me, and I feel a wave of unease wash over me.
• I take in the room’s state. There are empty liquor bottles everywhere, and I can smell his blood.
• “Kaiya!” he greets. His arms open towards me. “Come and join me!”