Chapter 419 Cracks In The Light

Kalliope didn't respond at all.

Her breathing had fallen apart into uneven, shaky pulls, tears running unchecked down her face until her vision blurred. Every attempt to speak broke halfway through, like her voice refused to cooperate.

She couldn't bring herself to look at Oriana. The shame sat heavy in her chest, tangled up with guilt so sharp it made her feel like she might come undone right the