The portal banished the moment I leaped into it. I looked behind hoping that I can still see them but I couldn’t anymore. Only the darkness of the night greeted my sight.
Amarah hugged me, as if she knows how I feel right now.
“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry.” Her voice trembled. She buried her face against my chest while her shoulders racked as she cried out.
“Hush, this isn’t your fault.” I tried so hard to keep my voice steady even if I also want to break down. I have to be strong for the both of us.
“What will happen?... Your parents…” she sobbed.
I looked up to make the tears pooling in my eyes go back as I swallowed the lump inside my throat. I hugged her tighter, taking as much strength as I can from our mate bond because I also feel like breaking down.
Betrayal is such a bitter pill
