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

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

as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in this

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

closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both

and released a

Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears 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

and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like we

all?

her. I’d

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

holding me.

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

heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

I had saved him. There

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

wants this time,” I

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