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.

gave me the strength I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak

hurts so much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt them

as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in this hurricane of

to anyone.” I

inched closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped

released

Maybe she always did.” The tears left

didn’t even know how,

believed that someday Jane would

her twin and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like we

all?

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

Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to

holding me.

I hope for? My own sister wants to torture

My heart was aching,

I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief that Nicholas

happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing

time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was

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