28_Ruth's Story
Ariella POV I am standing by the window, watching the new day break in a kaleidoscope of colours. Cole and I have not left Ruth’s side. He was snoring away in a chair beside her bed, but I could not sleep. My mind and emotions are too much in turmoil. I am enraged. I have not felt this angry since I fell from heaven. I have checked on Preston – who will recover fully, thank Goddess – and Benedict, who has been silently crying at the door. There have been no more vampire sightings, and we had a little normality for a few hours. “Ariella,” Ruth croaks and I quickly walk to her, taking her hand. “You don’t need to say anything,” I smile. “You’re going to be fine. It will take time, but you’ll be okay.’ “I’m sorry,” tears well in her eyes. “I …” “What happened to you was not your fault,”
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