Nix’s POV
During the journey back to the palace, Eden slept with her head on my shoulder. Parker was sitting on the other side of her. We sat in silence. I don’t know what he was thinking about, but my thoughts were about Millie. I still blame myself for her death. I have to let Caren know. I have to tell her it is my fault Millie died. I need to beg her and Lottie’s forgiveness.
I looked out of the window. What would my mom make of me being responsible for Millie’s death? Tears filled my eyes, a lump formed in my throat. I give a small sniffle. “Don’t,” Parker says. “Please don’t. It will start me off again.” I guess he is thinking of her, too. I nodded at him once and regained my composure.
As soon as the car came to a stop, I picked up my sleeping mate. “Ethan, wake up.” I hea
