MEETING MY PARENTS

KIARA’S POV

Risha’s terrified face kept flashing in my mind as I dragged myself to the lake. I should have stayed back for her but I couldn’t let Nivaan down either.

“Are you hurt?” Nivaan’s anxious voice sounded drawing me out of the trance.

Sensing his gaze on my mouth, my hands flew to my lips reflexively. “Oh, this… this is not mine…”

“What exactly did you do sis?” Nivaan asked wiping my mouth with his handkerchief.

My heart felt heavy when I thought about killing those two men. I didn’t want to talk about it at present. Clearing my throat I said, “I will tell you all about it later on. We must focus on saving mom and dad…”

“Yes, mom is alone at the cottage. It will be a good time to talk to her.” Valence said appearing suddenly.

I cupped my mouth and exhaled deeply. This had to work. Nivaan grasped my h