Chapter Seventy-Four: The Blistering Mark
Lyla POV:
Tears blurred my vision as I sat alone, staring at the mirror. The mark on my neck, a cruel reminder of Noah's betrayal, seemed to throb with a life of its own. It was a scar not just on my skin but on my soul, an ugly token of a bond that was never meant to be.
"Why me?" I whispered to my reflection, a mix of anger and sorrow choking my words.
I should have been celebrating my newfound connection with Cameron and Samuel, but instead, I was here, nursing a wound that felt like a betrayal to them and to myself.
The door creaked open, and in the mirror's reflection, I saw Cameron and Samuel step in. Their eyes, full of concern, met mine in the mirror. Despite the pain, their presence was a balm to my troubled heart.
"Hey, sweethear
