Chapter 259. Let Them Burn

Chantel Raven

"It does not feel real. I believe we need to do more," Mera's attempt to pacify me simply makes me feel worse. My guilt is eating me up. I hear Lexcis exhale angrily. I don't believe it's because of me, yet I can't stop myself from immediately apologizing.

"I apologize. I'll be quiet," I offer, and the only responses I get are astonished looks. This is what I'm meant to say, right? I don't know anymore. It's what I'd tell Damon so he wouldn't put me in the darkroom. Sleeping next to him was just as bad, but at least I didn't hear the voices.

Mera steps aside, and Lexcis appears alongside me. His hand tries to cup my cheek, but I pull away. Fuck. I need to be stronger right now. I know he will never hurt me. So, why am I jerking away? Or would you respond like this?

"Chantel, why are you apologizing?" Nobody is furious with you, okay? "You have nothing to fe