Chapter 143

Calla POV

Mother Carmela sat on the plush leather couch, her shoulders shaking as silent sobs wracked her elegant frame. Siena sat beside her, one arm wrapped around her mother, rubbing her shoulder gently, her own eyes glistening with unshed tears. Cassian knelt at Carmela’s side, his large hand resting over hers, his voice low as he narrated the events of three years ago. Each word felt like a b