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CHAPTER 16 — BONDS AND SECRETS

Author: Ella D’Ravyn
last update publish date: 2026-05-18 00:48:01
Liora Voss

The other side of the bed was empty and messy, a silent reminder of the turmoil from the night before. I looked toward the window and saw that the sun was already high in the sky, casting a vibrant light that contrasted sharply with the darkness still weighing on my chest. The silence in the house was broken only by the distant sound of voices coming from downstairs. I thought it might be Heros, but when the door opened, it was Noah who entered, carrying a breakfast tray.

“Good mornin
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