C110 Hundred And Ten

I couldn't believe my eyes. Jaxon looked so battered and tired, so hurt and conflicted. I bent to his side, carrying him and helping him sit on a fallen log to rest.

"Jaxon, what happened?" I asked. I was obviously concerned and confused as I assessed his wounds.

He winced, the pain evident in his eyes. "I... I couldn't go through with it, Lily," he whispered