An intense heat surged from the depths of Damien’s heart. He could not discern whether it was ignited by fury toward the woman who had cunningly betrayed him or relief that the hope he clung to was true.
Chloe. If this is the trial you have set for me, I shall bear it with grace. If it is my faith that you wish to test, then I willingly submit. But remember this. Once I have weathered this storm and found you again, you shall bear the aftermath. Together, we shall traverse the depths of hell.
Part 30
Side Story 4
Nestled in her bed, Sofie clung to her blanket, her sapphire eyes shimmering like the first light of dawn.
“Miss, could we continue from where we left off in yesterday’s story?” she pleaded.
“Which story might that be?”
“The one about the girl with the injured leg who tricked the monster and fled the cottage. We had to stop because Mama came in.”
