Chapter 23: What's love got to do with it?

Chapter 23: What's love got to do with it?

The tentacle around Murry’s bicep dug in until the pressure caused an ache. JP swore under his breath as he guided Murry toward Octnavin and Rhylent. Keltrix either couldn’t or wouldn’t get up from his knees. He lifted his eyes to Murry and then to his siblings. Murry read his fear though Kel tried to hide the emotion.

Rhylent took up the spot directly on Murry’s left, and JP was still on his right. Octnavin stepped in front of Murry and stared down at him.

“This is the issue?” Octnavin smirked. “This thing?” He shrugged. “You could have just killed it, Rhylent.”

“There is something wrong with Keltrix. Our sibling cannot leave it alone.” Rhylent explained. “I said we should.”

“I’m not it.” Murry frowned. “He and I…. We just…”

“He?” Octnavin held up his tentacle for silence.