Helanie:
"Come on. We have to go listen to your mother's hearing," I urged, tugging onto Emmet's shoulder.
"We've called the alphas and the council. We're finally putting Darcy behind bars and giving her the punishment she deserves," I added. It had been decided she'd be tried in front of everyone. Everyone was upset. So was I. But Emmet, to me, looked like a wreck.
"I never spend time with them," he muttered, clenching his fist.
"It's all right. It's not your fault. You were trying to keep them at arms length to not have to worry about forgetting another set of beloved siblings," I comforted him.
"I was scared of forgetting them, I never wanted to admit that. I had no idea I'd ever be free of the curse. It was painful to think they'd grow close to me and then I'd have to say goodbye. I just don't know what to do now," he said, breaking down again. I hugged him instantly, giving him comfort.
