The announcement

Sophia

Days passed, and things were not getting any easier for me.

Physically, there was nothing wrong, and I couldn’t complain. In fact, I was more rested and energized than I had been in so long. Maybe even since we escaped that night from our burning home years ago.

But mentally, I was a wreck. The fear that would settle into my every pore each time I thought about Kieran’s evil master plan to destroy the relationship between my sister and me got me good.

Was I wrong to doubt Ellie like this? Absolutely yes. But I couldn’t do a thing to stop it. Kieran King was adamant about destroying the trust we had in each other. He would not think twice about using his own brother to accomplish his goals, and in this case, his goal was I. Why? I had no idea, and I failed to understand his motives, no matter how much I thought about it.

I hadn’t seen him since we had talked in his office, and I thanked God for that. I had no wish to meet him because I didn’t want another surprise like the o