Chapter 12

“Why did you abandon us?” Dominic asked me angrily.

I was back in the cottage and the three brothers were glaring at me as if they wanted to rip me apart for deserting them. I’d never seen them this mad before and guilt overwhelmed me.

“I am so sorry,” I apologized. “It wasn’t intentional. I didn’t know that I would be gone this long, but I’m back now. I’m ready to make up for the lost time.”

“You better,” said Darius, still annoyed. “We have been worried sick about you. Do you know how horrible that feels? We missed you so much.”

“I missed you all too,” I said.

“Where is your necklace?” Damian asked. “Did you give it away?”

“No, it was stolen from me but I’ll get it back. I promise.”

“At least, you’re here,” said Dominic with a smile. “Come, let’s welcome you home properly.”

He took my hand and led me into the cottage which had now transformed into a replica of Elena’s room but with gold and red furnishings instead.

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