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.

I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak that plagued

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

as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only

The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that, I never would

Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both around me. I

released

The tears left

didn’t even know how,

my darkest moments, 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 us away

all?

the best for her. I’d hoped she would

at Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

should I hope for? My own sister wants to

too much. My heart was aching, tearing in

this hard since I had to leave 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

did Jane have for happiness? Could she only feel joy

what she wants this time,” I cried,

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