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.

the strength I needed to finally give voice to

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

hallway. He faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped

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

he wrapped both around me.

released a

she always did.” The tears left

didn’t even know how,

in my darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her way back

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

all?

her. I’d hoped she

I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem

holding me.

I supposed to do now? What should I hope for?

My heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

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

have for happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing my

she wants this time,” I cried, Because

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