Chapter 98

Marisol stepped out of Leticia’s chambers with a million thoughts bubbling in her head. She didn’t know if she wanted to scream or cry.

Maybe she wanted to do both. It was so unfair. Her parents had told her she was destined for greatness. Was this fate’s idea of greatness? To be made to sacrifice herself without a say?

Why didn’t all this happen before she met Cedric? Their lives were far from perfect, but she’d never felt so complete before. This all felt like a sick, twisted joke, and she could feel her guts churn at the thought of it.

Not only was it unfair to her, but it was unfair to Cedric, too. They’d only just found each other, and even with that, they’d gotten a taste of the life they could have together, the happiness they felt in the mere presence of the other. It was unfair to her parents, too. She was their only child for goddess’ sake.

It hurt so much to think about it. She just wanted to curl up and cry. But she wouldn’t dare because if she fe