Chapter 136: You are my treasure

"B-Brother?"

Hezekiah nodded as he softly caressed her cheek hiding his pain. But this composure broke when he felt another attack on his back. He grimaced in pain making Hazel clutch her brother's robe in panic. 

Hezekiah gritted his teeth to stop the building groan before he pushed Hazel towards the shelf. 

"Go...Stand there, Freya"

Hazel felt herself being shoved before she could protest. She clammed her mouth shut when she saw his warning through his eyes. Hazel moved back as he wanted and watched her brother turn towards the intruders.

Hazel gasped suddenly when she saw the extent of his injuries. There was a deep cross gash on his back which drenched his shirt in blood. She covered her mouth as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Hearing her gasp, Hezekiah glanced at her smiling stiffly and advised, "Freya, close your eyes for me."

Hazel shook her head vigorously.

His face smoldered, "I don't want you to see this."