Chapter 057
Niklas' POV
I stepped out of the cabin, breathing in the cold air as if it would calm the storm in my chest, and the door creaked behind me. It didn't. It didn't. The world seemed to be holding its breath with me because it was too silent and motionless.
Emilia trailed behind, her stride steady but light. My only mooring was her presence. She remained silent. didn't need to. I felt as though I might not be unravelling alone just because I was close to her.
"You good?" she whispered.
I gave a headshake. "No, but I will be."
At the final word, my voice broke. She remained silent. She simply grabbed my hand and squeezed it tightly. As I looked down at our intertwined fingers, I realised how odd—how impossible—it was that she was still holding on. despite everything.
The pic
