Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Carlin's P.O.V

I rush over to Clarissa immediately I get back, concern etched on my face.

"Are you okay, Clarissa, is everything okay?" I ask when I get to her.

I could tell that Delilah had definitely tampered with the atmosphere.

Clarissa nods and falls into my embrace.

"Thank the moon goddess you're here"

She smiles at me weakly but with relief.

"I'm fine, Carlin. Delilah was just being... Delilah," she says with a sigh.

I frown, my gaze shifting to Delilah, who was standing just a few feet away. "What happened?" I ask in a low tone, trying to keep the annoyance out of my tone.

She gives me a brief summary of what happened, and I hold her tighter. "Let's focus on my father for now, we'll deal with that later" I say, feeling bad that I ended up causing her trouble.

"How's he?"

"He's stable for now, but he needs rest and medical attention," she replies, laying a reassuring hand on his arm.

I sigh in relief. "Thank you, Clarissa. I owe you one."

"No need to thank me," sh