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

fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt

as much as he could without releasing my

always the rebel. 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.

and released a

Maybe she always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my face.

didn’t even know how,

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

I was her twin and Elva was her child. How could

all?

for her. I’d

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

holding me.

to do now? What should I hope for? My own sister wants to torture

My heart was aching, tearing

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

hope did Jane have for happiness? Could she only

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

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