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

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

me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped

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

arm and he

released

she always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my face. I couldn’t

didn’t even know how,

I’d always believed that someday Jane would find

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

all?

wished the best for her. I’d

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

holding me.

do now? What should I hope for?

heart was aching, tearing

since I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief that Nicholas

for happiness? Could she only feel joy when witnessing my

what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was my demise.

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