Chapter Thirteen | Sebastian

While in protective custody the rules are simple but numerous. Some of them are more important to follow than others, like staying inside, and avoiding contact with the outside world, but Simon stresses all of them equally while Burke leans against the wall and nods along.  Nicolo’s fingers are laced with mine as he listens with wide eyes, absorbing each rule with all the focus of a college student with aspirations to land on the Dean’s List. If there is a test later, he wants to pass.  Unfortunately, he’ll probably forget more than one, more than once. It’s a lot…