Malachi Azure
“Especially when it comes to my cousin who I’ve known nearly my entire life.” Kai said in response to her fast learner comment. Though, unfortunately just as he went to take a sip of the alcohol, which in Listaria they were legally allowed to drink, his dear cousin took it right out of his hand, citing how he’s not supposed to combine alcohol and painkillers. “Can’t I have just one drink?” Kai said with a sigh. “If only it was that easy Val. What do I even gain by running…? My life without my parents controlling my every move? But condemning my siblings to the s**t I’ve had to deal with seems like a lot to lose, just over a sense of control.” There was that part of Kai that truly wanted to take Val’s offer and ditch the wedding, but being on his own wasn’t worth it.