The Immortal Cure - Series Two

Chapter Nineteen - Heart

"Sure" I answered for myself, not needing permission

I got up to leave, follow him, taking one quick look back at Jaymi, Riley, and Duke with a reassuring smile.
Typically, they looked unimpressed.

I followed Andrè with a fast pace as he walked towards the empty side of the street outside. He stopped and turned to face me, his expression stern.

"What's wrong?" I panicked, knowing something was off

"I have to tell you something Rosalie" He spoke seriously

"What?"

"It's Callum"

My heart sank, my palms sweat and my ears turned hot

"Is he okay?"

"He's been hurt"

"Hurt? What happened? What do you mean hurt?" I urged

"Ollie found him, right here in Paris, he attacked him. He was ambushed, caught off guard, he wasn't ready for a fight, he was left bleeding on the street until Gloria and Clu found him. He's going to be okay, but he's in a pretty serious state. The knife that was used, it just missed his heart" Andrè explained, my worst fears crashing down on me all at once

"Take me to him, now" I demanded, my voice shaking

"I can, just let your friends know and we can go" Andrè agreed

I did not hesitate for a moment, turning on my heel, storming back into the café, my face burning hot as my eyes fought back tears

Instantly Duke, Riley and Jaymi knew something was wrong, standing. Duke's eyes meet my face as I reached for him

"What's wrong?" He asked, watching me intently, concerned

"It's Callum, he was attacked" I mumbled out, breathless and rocky.

Even saying the words out loud, pained me

"Is he okay?" Duke practically held me up

I nodded, but looked to the floor "It's serious, I need to see him, now" I told him.

I didn't need permission, I didn't need a pep talk, I needed to make sure Callum was okay, I needed him to know that I cared for him. I needed to see for myself that he was in one piece, that he was going to make it through.

Duke bit into his lip, seemingly annoying, but I wasn't in the mood to confront it, nor did I care what he or the others thought of me needing to ensure Callum was okay.

"Okay" He sighed, rubbing his temples "When can I expect you back?"

"I don't know, I'll keep you updated, I promise" I rushed out, leaning up on my toes to kiss his lips before turning to walk back towards Andrè who was waiting, pacing, irritable

"Let's go" I told him as he stopped and nodded

He began pushing through the people that shrouded the streets with me in hot pursuit
It was hard to keep up, but I managed. I was sure it had something to do with the adrenaline pumping in my system.

Five minutes later, he stopped in a small street, deserted from existence, he walked towards me, stopping a meter in front of my face

"You know the drill right?" He asked, holding his arms out towards me

I nodded and took a step towards him telling him I was ready

Andrè wrapped his arms around me as I held my eyes shut gripping him tightly. Routinely, our bodies were greeted by the hurricane rush of wind and passing air.
Seconds later, my feet were back on the ground unsteady beneath me as I let go all too quickly.