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

so much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I

without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve,

to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that, I never would have

inched closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both

released a

The tears left hot tracks

didn’t even know how,

I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her way

I was her twin and Elva was her child. How could she just throw

all?

best for her. I’d

hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

now? What should I hope for? My own sister wants to

was aching, tearing

Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief that Nicholas would live a good

Could she only feel joy when

her what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what

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