In the hall Trey came rushing up, looking over Adler and Jesse with grave concern. Cayne’s jaw clenched and he rushed out the door, grabbing his own son by the arm and yanking him back.
“Trey! I will not lose you too.”
“What?” Trey asked confused, looking from Adler to his own father, taking in the tense atmosphere and the fact that Adler’s clothes were shredded. He had seen Jesse get dragged into the room and all the wolves. Adler met his gaze, his eyes serious but holding a sadness to them that made Trey freeze. “What’s going on?” He breathed.
“I’m leaving and taking Jesse with me, my father will announce my banishment and rogue status shortly no doubt, but he has at least given me a moment of peace to leave unattested.”
“Adler…you can’t…” Trey whispered in shock.
“They will kill Je
