In Between

The ascension to the top of Krygsto's castle was silent as hell. Red, Ari, and Archer's relationship had turned sour over the course of just less than half an hour, and even when Red tried to reach out to either of the brothers, she couldn't get more than just a few grunts and phrases.

Ari was being very wary with how much he would interact with Red, without compromising his younger brother's feelings.

On the other hand, Archer had been too hurt by his brother's betrayal that he wouldn't even as much as say anything at all.

Red was getting frustrated with the sticky situation they were in now.

Torn between the older and the younger brother, Red was at the end of her wits. She was running out of ideas on how to approach them without getting the other triggered.

'This is what you get for screwing both brothers.' Leah's voice echoed in her head.