Chapter 214: The Severing

Jacob~

The moonlight had thinned into mist by the time 4 a.m. crept over the horizon. I sat on the edge of Tiger’s guest room bed, Easter curled beside me, her breathing uneven, her eyes glassy but open. She hadn’t spoken much after I promised not to leave again. Instead, she just held onto my arm like she was afraid I’ll bolt if she mistakenly closed her eye.