The Cost of Betrayal

Kael

Wane’s smirk instantly cuts through me like a sharp knife. He stands there in the deep dark, the moon making his face look sharper, his terrible smile colder. Every single word he says fiercely feels like another fresh cut on my skin. My heart feels heavy with agonizing regret now.

Rejecting Elira was the truly dumbest thing I have ever personally done. I should have instantly protected her completely. I should have clearly seen what was truly happening to her. Now ...