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Chapter 42 : Forgiveness

Ezekiel

Rhea stood in front of us, that apology having just left her lips. She held herself like she was afraid she’d fall apart if she didn’t. Her arms were wrapped around her stomach, and she looked down, her hair falling in front of her face. It was almost like she was afraid to look at us, afraid of what we might think or say.

I hated seeing it. I wanted to run up to her and hold her tight, hold her together, so she didn’t have to do it herself. I held back, though, realizing she probably needed a bit of space right now.

Footsteps behind me indicate Dylan and Gerard have entered the despite, despite my telling them to stay in their room. I thought I had locked the door behind me, but I guess I hadn’t. Now, all four of us stand in Rhea’s doorway, watching her every movement.