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Chapter 173: Sophie: Buying More Time

Draven Coven Castle

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Peyton paced and nervously chewed on her fingernails.

"Oh for God's sake, will you please stop," Sabella snapped.

I rubbed my temples. "Both of you need to knock it off." I groaned and stood. My stomach was a queasy mess, and I had to fight back the urge to throw up. "This is our only option."

Peyton nodded. "I know." She exhaled heavily. "I'm just worried what King Draven might do. He's sneaky."

"Then we'll just have to be sneakier," Sabella said with an evil grin.

"My father is ready for us," Gregory said as he stepped into his suite from the hall.

My stomach sank even further, and a wave of dizziness washed over me. I focused on steadying my breathing and glanced at each of my sisters in turn. They each gave me an encouraging nod, but nothing would settle my nerves until this was over, and Piper and Jax were home safe.