Semua Bab The Devil's Handmaiden : Bab 11 - Bab 13

Chapter 11The Unchosen PathFour days left. James reminded himself of the deal with the Blackwoods. "I have to get my family to choose," he told himself, feeling the weight of the decision pressing on him. Immediately, he texted his children, telling them there would be a family meeting at home by 5 p.m. The decision of who would be given to the Blackwoods had to be made today.*****While I was in class, my phone buzzed. I knew instantly that a message had come in. As I checked my phone, I saw a text from my dad about the family meeting. My heart sank. Deep down, I knew this had to do with the Blackwoods and the deal with them. I resolved to go, if only to help my dad. Besides, I couldn’t see any reason to stay in Medford away from the boy problems, at least I could use a change of environment.Throughout school, I didn’t see Alex or Peter. I knew they were both avoiding me, and I couldn’t blame them. I didn't love them and couldn't bring myself to say yes when my heart wasn't in it

Chapter 13    Shattered Illusions    I stood frozen as I heard the voice that spoke, my heart pounding in my chest as the familiar voice echoed through the grand hall. Slowly, I turned, my breath catching in my throat as my eyes locked onto the man who had spoken.   It was him, the man I had been unable to forget since that day at the park, the one I had dreamed about, the one I had been secretly longing for over the past month, the one that made me reject Peter and Alex's love for me.  His piercing gaze met mine, and in that moment, a whirlwind of emotions tore through me, shock, confusion, anger, sadness, happiness, excitement, and pain all at once. My father’s stern voice cut through the tension, drawing me back to reality.   “Aurora,