Chapter 15: Blood and Control
It didn’t take too long for someone to knock on Sidia’s door. She had been dozing on and off, exhausted by her encounter with Julia but too anxious about everything else to truly sleep.
“Who is it?” Sidia called out.
“It’s Marcus.”
Sidia shot out of bed and straightened her hair and clothes. While checking her appearance in the mirror, she froze. Why did she care what she looked like? At this rate, she didn’t have any reason to trust Marcus or want him. He was the reason Helena was ripped away from the love of her life. He spied on Sidia her entire life. He might not approve of his brother’s methods, but he did carry out his brother’s orders. He was no better.
And yet, Marcus was the one who asked if she was okay after Julia’s attack. He clearly cared about her in some way.
“Sidia? Are you all right?” Marcus called through the door again.
“Yes. I’m fine. You may enter.” She couldn’t help combing her fingers through her unruly hair as the door opened.