Chapter 34

Adrian’s POV

She begged me to help her as the waves launched themselves at her, sending her plummeting to the bottom of the sea, but I turned away from her and tightened my hands into fists.

I want to save her and get her out of that damn water, but if I do, she won’t ever be able to stand up for herself again. I don’t want her to be a weak, helpless shell; instead, I want her to be strong enough to stand up for herself.

One thing became evident when her brother Asher informed me of her illness and how her uncle, aunt, and other members used to abuse and torment her.

She is so weak that she is incapable of standing up for herself.

She must thus embrace her inner rebel, have the will to overcome obstacles and stand up for herself.

And in order to learn, she must experience the threat to her life or soul damage that will awaken the spirit of retaliation within her.