Chapter 20

Violet's POV

This would have been a regular nightmare even with the choking if he hadn't looked in my eyes and said those words, "It's all your fault."

6 years ago. The night of the Water Moon.

The ritual left me exhausted. Nana said it was for my good, but I felt bound and my least favorite part was the drug in the tea she gave me.

I stretched, trying to feel my limbs but it felt even heavier than lead.

For the first time in over a decade, I was allowed to use the pleasant room. I ...