---- before protecting others.

One must be whole before trying to heal others.

I swallow as I feel his fingers brushing against mine, and before I could realise, the whip is robbed from between my fingers.

Being selfless maybe be considered a virtue but in the end it will only give you a 4 by 6 inch grave.

And nothing else.

His tone was low, menacing, laced with a hint of disappointmenta razor-sharp edge that tried to cut straight through my morals and virtues.

But I stood there, refusing to back away.

Refusing to admit defeat to him.

Then I better sleep peacefully in a grave than live a life of regrets knowing I could save someone but I didn't.

Everyone gasps.

I was talking back.

Disrespecting him in a way no one has ever did till now.

For a moment, he simply stared at me, his gaze like ---- steel, as if he were measuring the depth of my madness and then finally, his lips curled into a twisted smirk.

A dark amusement flickering in his eyes, the kind that made ones stomach turn and twist in the most sick ways.

Tt was as if he relished the thought, this defiance, this conflict of thoughts, testing my courage as one might test the sharpness of a blade.

Very well, he said, lifting the whip slowly and stroking it with his fingers, almost savoring the tension Lets see if someone else is as selfless as you to save you.

I don't know what sick game he was playing.

I just wanted him to do this and get over with.

I was stronger than this, I can easily bear these whips.

He stands behind me, and I brace myself for the impact when a familiar voice speaks up.

Stop! ---- -_ Damiens eyes drift up and a sick madness clouds in them.

Rage would be an understatement, his eyes could murder right now.

Robin is right.

This is going overboard.

I look at Lucas standing there with his hands delved in his pocket casually and I gulp.

No! Why is he getting in trouble because of me? I feel a hot fan on my neck and then I hear Damien whisper in my ear.

You've got yourself a friend, Robin: Congratulations.

But lets see how long he stays.

With this, Damien steps ahead of me and his legs open in a domineering stance.

Locking his hands behind his back, he speaks looking at everyone.

Anyone can switch places with Robin, but remember.

Whosoever does that? They will walk out of these grounds the very next second! They will be eliminated from the special seven! Lucas clenches his fist, not taking another step ---- eee = forward.

The anger in his eyes for Damien, didn't have a measure.

A smirk of victory laces Damiens lips.

As no one said anything.

Not even Lilly.

It was obvious.

No one would give up on their position in special seven just to save me from a punishment.

And I kind of understand it But still...

[don't know why.

It kind of wrenched something inside me.

Why am I feeling hurt? Is this what Damien intended to make me feel all this time? Abandoned? Alone? He walks back behind my back to again whisper to my ear.

Look Robin.

What did I tell you? No one is as stupid as you.noveldrama

No one will ever sacrifice themselves for you.