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

hurts so much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I

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

acted out against authority, and never listened to

released his arm and he

chest and released a terrible

The tears left hot tracks on my

didn’t even know how,

someday Jane would find her way

twin and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like we meant nothing

all?

wished the best for her. I’d hoped

hands. I ruined it with my tears.

holding me.

What should I hope for? My own

was aching, tearing in

had saved

have for happiness? Could she

time,” I cried, Because

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