Chapter 604:

Finally, the door closed, and Aekeira returned to the room.

“Don’t be so mad at him, Keira,” Emeriel said in a low tone. “You know you don’t really want to be.”

Aekeira’s jaw locked tight.

But then, she released a slow breath. “I think… I think I’m more mad at me than I am at him.”

Emeriel tilted her head, studying her sister with concern.

“I couldn’t do anything,” Aekeira’s voice shook as tears filled her eyes again. “I felt so weak. So helpless. You’re my sister and…”

Her lips pressed into a thin line as she tried to hold back the sob building in her throat.

space on the bed beside her.

for a moment before climbing onto the bed. She was careful not to lean into Emeriel or

dull ache that spread through her body and shifted slightly to lie on

understand that some things are beyond your control,” she said with affection. “It’s not every situation you

her

love you so much, and you are the strongest

genuine smile touched Aekeira’s lips, breaking through the sadness,

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love you too,” Aekeira whispered, wiping at her cheeks. “But I’m not half as strong

about we both agree that we’re each the strongest person

nodding

rested her head on Emeriel’s

into Aekeira’s hair, stroking it gently. My Keira. For so long, this woman had been the single most important person in her life. Through every trial and tribulation, Aekeira had been her anchor, her protector, her sister. Even now, as Emeriel lay broken and healing, Aekeira’s presence was her greatest comfort. But there was someone else now. Someone just as important. Someone who had been on her mind all day, though

either. Emeriel wetted her lips, gathering the courage to speak. “How

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