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.

me the strength I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak that

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

hallway. He faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in this hurricane of

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

closer. Finally I released his arm and he wrapped both around me. I buried my face

and released

hates me, Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears left

didn’t even know how,

I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her

Elva was her child. How could

all?

for her. I’d hoped she

it with my tears. He didn’t seem to care, he just

holding me.

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

My heart was aching, tearing in my chest.

saved him. There had been anguish and

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

give her what she wants this time,” I

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