chapter 8

Dean pov.

Witnessing those hurtful words directed at her filled me with anger. Why did Linda have to be so unkind? Did she not realize it was because of her behavior that I made the choice not to marry her?

Seeing Sierra in such anguish ignited my fury. If only I had known it would come to this, I would have never allowed her to depart from the castle.

I stood there, watching her retreat, and just as I was about to follow her, Linda's voice halted me.

"Is this how our love will crumble? I thought we were finally unraveling the depths of our souls, but now, I feel all my hope slipping away."

I gazed at her for a moment, lost for words. I had made my decision to marry Sierra, and it was final.

I left the room and began searching for Sierra. I knew she must be hurting, and I blamed myself for not being able to prevent it.

As I turned a corner, I spotted Drake with Sierra, and from the looks of it, Sierra appeared uncomfortable standing beside him.

I walked over to where they were, and ju