Chapter 343 The first thing that hit me was the smell. I recognized it instantly. The damp moss, the muddied earth, the cold air, and when I opened my eyes…it was just as expected. We were back at the Bloodrose. Not just that, but it was the exact spot as
Chapter 342 Chapter 342 Violet I took a slow breath, letting the thought settle inside me. Dylan had a point. Mom and Dad…they wouldn’t even have wasted their time shifting unless there were other people there to protect me. People like… “Those who protected you must’ve been those they trusted,”
Chapter 341 Chapter 341 Violet After a very long and exhausting day, all I wanted was a bed, a blanket, Kylan … And he was here, but it wasn’t just him. The whole group had gathered in the library exactly like we had planned. Us, Dylan, Nate, Trinity, Lian, and
Chapter 340 Violet I slipped my hand down Kylan’s arm and held onto him. My head leaned against his shoulder as we walked through the palace gardens. Usually, he was already out by now, for whatever duty awaited him, but things were different. After everything that had happened these past
Chapter 339 Chapter 339 Kylan “You must’ve gone through a lot,” Jack spoke, his voice hoarse. “And I am so sorry no one was there for you. Both of you. ” A lump formed in my throat, and it took a few seconds for me to react, mainly because I
Chapter 338 Kylan Jack knelt silently before the spot where we had laid Chrystal to rest, his knees pressing into the dirt. His shoulders were tense; no words left his mouth, and watching him there…I just wish that it didn’t have to be this way. I really did. I still
Chapter 337 Kylan We walked deep into the woods. Jack was up front, and Nate was beside me. I stayed close enough to Nate to catch him in case he would fall, literally. It was Jack who had suggested the walk, only reinforcing our suspicions that he already had somewhat
Chapter 336 Kylan Nate and I waited inside the Greenhouse of the Wyrnsbane estate. As promised, I showed up for him, and we were waiting for Beta Jack to arrive. I could only imagine the look on that man’s face once he saw me, but if I could speak for
Chapter 335 Chapter 335 Violet We stood outside the palace gates, far enough to have some privacy. It was the safest way to talk, and a lot had to be said. All eyes were on Nate, full of curiosity as they waited for him to speak. He almost looked overwhelmed
Chapter 334 I stood, a loud scraping noise filling the room as I pushed my chair back. What were they even doing here? Was Kylan here to take me away again like he always did? A smile appeared as I took one step toward him, but before I could even
Chapter 333 Violet +25 Bonus The table was covered with all kinds of dishes for Kaelis‘ first howl. So many plates, so many colors and spices and sweets, all set out for everyone to taste, and it should have excited me. But my mind wasn’t here… Not on the food,
Chapter 332 Chapter 332 Kylan Nate and I walked side by side past the gates. It suddenly felt as if everything was back to normal again, but I knew it wasn’t. This was the first time we had actually walked together since everything went to hell, and if Nate didn’t
Chapter 331 Kylan I knew it. From the moment we walked into this throne room to listen to the king’s bullshit, I knew he would end it with this announcement. He had been waiting for this moment. I should’ve known the second I threw that necklace at his feet, it
Chapter 330 Chapter 330 Violet Betrayal… The way he said that word didn’t sound right to my ears at all. My stomach twisted with unease. Betrayal… from who? About what? I slowly looked at Kylan, who just stared at the King with a stoned expression, but even then, I could
Chapter 329 The moment the guards opened the doors to the throne room, there was a slow creaking sound, and every head inside snapped toward us. All the noise and chatter that filled the room a second before had disappeared. I held onto Kylan as I scanned the room, taking
Chapter 328 Chapter 328 Violet I woke up with two strong arms locked around my body. Kylan held me so tightly, I barely even felt the cold air brushing against my bare chest. It had been like this for hours, and he hadn’t let go of me since I fell
Chapter 327 Chapter 327 Violet I didn’t expect Kylan to tell him that, and did not really know why he did, but by the smile on Dad’s face, I could tell he appreciated those words. It meant a lot to him. “You seem like a good kid…a good man who
Chapter 326 Violet “I think we’ve got all the answers we need,” Kylan responded. A light chuckle escaped Dad’s lips. He nodded once and took a step back to let us pass. It was really hard to just keep my mouth shut, but at the same time, I didn’t know
Chapter 325 Chapter 325 Violet “Violet,” I said softly, leaning closer. Kylan’s eyes were locked on mine, but he still held on to Little Violet. “You said Thorne is preparing right? Do you know what for? What are Baelor and Gloria planning p> Little Violet blinked slowly, her breathing uneven.
Chapter 324 Chapter 324 Violet The walls were painted lavender, covered in hand–drawn flowers and stars I had made with Mom and Dad’s help, and paper butterflies hung from the ceiling. I told Dad I wanted them, and he had hung them not even twenty–four hours later because that was