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Chapter111
Evangelina’s POV
Warrick and I wait in the bloody clearing. The last body fell ten minutes ago, and we waited in silence
watching as the bodies were being moved. I refuse to process how many we have lost, refuse to fall apart in front of Ziana and the people seeking asylum. I am shoving the grief into a box far in the back of my mind to open later.
I hear the rustling of trees and footsteps approaching. Our warriors stiffen, looking at the clearing and watching as a group of 30 steps into view, led by the young blonde that was with Ziana, Adria, I think is her
name. I look around the faces and frown when I don’t see Ziana. My heart speeds up as I make my way to
them.
“Stand down.” I order the warriors and they do, some going back to what they were doing.
“Your highnesses.” Adria says and bows to me and Warrick as we reach the group. The group follows the young girl’s lead and bows as well.
“You may stand.” I say, still searching for my daughter.
“Where is she?” I ask Adria. Her pink eyes fill with tears and my heart drops.
“She was taken to the infirmary. She was severely injured.” She says and I almost collapsed in grief. No. I turn
and start running towards the hospital.
“Tali, mother, please take them to the castle and ensure they are taken care of.” I hear Warrick behind me.
Within minutes I am in the hospital, desperately searching for Ziana.
“Where is she?” I ask as soon as I enter the hospital.
“Room 102” Linc answers via mindlink. I make my way to the room and stop when I gaze inside. There she is laying on the bed, covered in head to toe with blood. Most I recognize from the battle, the rest I can smell, is hers. Blood soaks the bed and I can’t help the dread that courses through my body.
No. I just got her back, I can’t lose her. I feel Warrick’s hand on my shoulder, but don’t move. I can’t move.
“What happened?” He asks the boy standing next to her. I listen to the explanation as I make my way to her.
side.
Once I start crying, Linc takes Lettie and leaves me and Warrick in the room.
He holds me as I sob, getting snot and tears on his vest, along with the blood that long since stained it.
“Shh. Baby, she is going to be okay.” He coos, but it only makes this feeling worse.
“I almost lost her again. And from the sound of if she has been in this state before. Black magic Warrick. What? I don’t. There is so much.” I can’t even finish my sentences.
“We will get the full story when she wakes up. All that matters is that she will be okay.” He mumbles, rubbing ,the back of my head and leading me to the chair Linc was sitting on. He cradles me in his lap and the
comfort shoves the box open and I sob.
“Jax.” I gasp into Warrick’s chest as sobs rake through my body. His hold on me tightens and I feel him shake
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“1. I know.” he chokes out. I feel the wetness of his tears drip on me and it makes me feel worse.
“1. It was my fault. He knew. Knew how much I. I cared for him. He knew.” I sob as I struggle to catch my
breath.
“It’s NOT your fault.” Warrick assures me, but at this moment I refuse to believe it. Franklin had his
transporter grab Jaxon and he held him captured with a blade to his throat and smirked. HE KNEW how much
I cared for Jax and used it to his advantage. Goddess it is my fault.
“It’s not your fault, Evangelina. Jaxon would not have blamed you. Nobody is blarning you.” Warrick says again and I shake my head as tears continue to fall.
We sit there, both in silent sobs for goddess knows how long. A knock comes at the door and I peek out to see Iris bringing Adria and Lettie in.
“They wanted to see her.” She says quietly and I nod. Sniffling and standing from Warrick. The kids enter the room and flank both sides of Ziana.
“1. Would you mind if we cleaned her? I know she wouldn’t want you to see her like this. Adria says and I eye Lettie. He seems nice enough, but he’s still a boy.
“No. Luna. I’m. I don’t. I’m” He stutters.
“He likes men.” Adria says for him and he shoots her a glare.
“Addie.” He hisses and she shrugs. I smile at the exchange and nod.
guess that is alright. I should help though.” I say as I make my way to the bed and they shift slightly.
“I mean this with all of the respect I have. She wouldn’t want you to see her past until she is ready.” Adria says gently, but sternly and I pause, looking at Ziana and the two kids on either side of her. And the connection hits me as hard as a freight train.
“You’ve done this before.” I gasp and they nod their heads.
“Her past. is. Physically on her.” I say and they don’t move a muscle, but I can see the confirmation in their eyes. She must have scars or wounds that never healed. If that’s the case then she was forced not to heal and that means that she was tortured or punished.
Another sob escapes me as I nod and make my way to the door. I look at Iris who’s eyes hold tears. “Please make sure she has clothes, I. I need.” I say but stop as she places a hand on my shoulder. “It’s okay. I’ll take care of it.” She says and I nod numbly, making my way to the castle and to my room, Warrick following my every step.
I peel the blood soaked clothes off as he does the same and follows me inside the shower. Water pelts my back and blood hardened hair.
He releases my bun and allows my hair to fall stiffly. Washing every inch of me, I watch as the red water turns a bit clearer. I turn and do the same to him, washing until the water cascading down the both of us runs clear. He steps out, wrapping a towel around himself and beckoning me. I step out as he wraps another towel around me.
We make our way to my room and he hands me some sweatpants and a baggy shirt, changing into some of
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The bed and holds the as me tears stip through my lide. Eventually all of the play
Bank of Ziana and what could have happened to he
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He leads me to the bed and holds me as more tears slip through my lids. Eventually I fell asleep, left to replay the battle over and over again.. Then think of Ziana and what could have happened to her.
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