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.

strength I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak

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

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

authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that, I never would have thought

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

and released a

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

even know

darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would find her way back

How could she just throw

all?

best for her. I’d hoped she

with both hands. I ruined it with my tears.

holding me.

do now? What should I hope for? My

too much. My heart was aching, tearing

even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but

Jane have for happiness? Could she only

I cried,

even my

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