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.

closeness gave me the strength I needed to

and tears fell down my cheeks.

the hallway. He faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his

and never listened to

Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both

and released a

left hot tracks on my face.

didn’t even know how,

my darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday

twin and Elva was her child. How could

all?

for her. I’d

both hands. I ruined it with my tears.

holding me.

now? What should I hope for? My

was aching, tearing in my

I’d felt like I had saved him.

happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing

what she wants this time,” I

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