Chapter 76

Elodie’s POV

Nyara stood a few feet from me, her eyes red and swollen. Her hair was soaked from the drizzle that had started to fall, sticking to her forehead. I didn’t move. My hands stayed wrapped around the strap of my bag because I didn’t trust what I would do if I let go.

She took a step closer. “Elodie,” she said softly, her voice shaking.

I didn’t answer. I watched her face and how her mout