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.

needed to finally give voice to heartbreak

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

much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely

to anyone.” I

closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both around me. I buried my face

chest and released a terrible

tears left hot tracks

didn’t even know how,

someday Jane would find her way

How could she just throw us

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

holding me.

What should I hope for?

too much. My heart was aching, tearing

then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears,

did Jane have for happiness? Could she only feel

can’t give her what she wants this time,” I cried,

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