Spellbound

Chapter 25

“Liane?” Senya knocked on the door once more, her heart beating hard against her chest. Guilt ate away at her because she knew she would be apologizing with another lie. Still, she couldn’t lose Liane or Ellaine, not over this. They were her best friends, and she hadn’t known true loneliness until she lost them.

To Senya’s surprise, the door swung open. Liane stood there, expressionless. “What is it?”

Senya wasn’t sure if she should be relieved that there was no ice in Liane’s voice. She decided to take it as a good sign.

“I’m sorry.” Senya pulled her hands behind her, clenching them into fists. “I should have told you first. I understand why you’re upset, but…I miss you. Can’t you ever forgive me?”

Liane let out a sigh. “Senya…” She bit her lip as her eyes welled up with tears. “Ugh,