Alaria:
“Did they hurt you?” I asked, looking down at Anastasia.
She shook her head, but her breath shivered. “I tried to wake you up. They told me that you would sleep for a very long time. Stayed in my place. I did not talk to them. I waited for you to wake up. I was so scared.” Her voice cracked, and I kissed her hair before the words could destroy me.
“You did good,” I murmured. “You’re safe now. I’m here. You were very brave. I'm proud of you. And I'm right here by your side. I'm not going to let anyone hurt you.”
Even if I wasn’t sure what safe meant anymore. Because truth be told, I didn't even understand how they managed to bring us here. Who other than Amelia was a traitor? Because I knew that you wouldn't have been able to put it off on her own. Someone must have helped her.
