NOVALIE’S POV — The way the king yells echoes throughout the castle , authority clear in his voice . The vibration coming off from his voice has me cowering , my entire body itching to just dig a hole and crawl into it . “It’s okay .” Laura grabs my hand , giving it a tight reassuring squeeze . I turn my gaze towards her , forcing a smile onto my face . I don't know this girl , but I somehow want to trust her . It's the same with Luca , but how can I trust strangers ? ‘Because they are family .’ Sofie deadpans , but it makes no sense at all . Zero Zilch ‘Trust them .’ Sofie murmurs ever so lightly , it kind of sounds like her voice is slowly fading away . They have given me no reason to trust them . Luca kidn*pped me , for god sake . ‘Goddess .’ Sofie corrects and I can’t sto

