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 heartbreak that plagued

blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even

me as much as he could without releasing my

out against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled.

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

and released a

left hot tracks on my face. I

didn’t even know how,

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

Elva was her child. How could she just throw

all?

best for her. I’d hoped she would

both hands. I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to care,

holding me.

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

heart was aching, tearing

And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There

happiness? Could she

her what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she

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