Chapter 0233

Eventually, Nicholas returned to my side. “Let me take you back to your room.”

“But my sister –”

“Is safely on the other side of that door. Come on.” He spoke slowly and calmly. He must have seen me trembling. “You’ll feel better when you are at Elva’s side. Mark just checked on her, she is safely sleeping.”

Some relief washed through me. It wasn’t enough to totally quiet the anxiety that had taken root, but it

did help smooth the edge a bit.

Nodding, I looped my arm with Nicholas and he began leading me from the room.

At the door, Julian touched my shoulder. “Goodnight, Piper,”

“Goodnight,” I said, though there was nothing good about it. And I doubted I would sleep. None of that

was Julian’s fault.

Nicholas slowly walked me away. We didn’t say a word, but I found strength in his steady comfort. He was always so sturdy and strong, so dependable. I know I could count on him in any situation.

Even this.

to finally give voice to heartbreak

blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt

releasing my arm. I

against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with

closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped

and released a terrible

Maybe she always did.” The tears left hot

didn’t even know how,

in my darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday

her child. How could she just throw us away like we meant nothing

all?

the best for her. I’d hoped she would come

I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to care, he

holding me.

should I hope for? My own sister wants

My heart was aching, tearing in

had not cried this hard since I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved

Could she only feel joy when witnessing

she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was my demise.

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