Chapter 74. Family Truths, Family Lies

“Cassidy…” Zarion's voice softened. Seeing the distress in my eyes, he held me gently, his concern evident. “Bridgette will be okay. She’s stronger than you think.”

I didn’t budge. Zarion placed a soft kiss on my forehead. “Who did this to you? To Bridgette?”

I took a nice deep breath. Told myself to be steady enough to share the horrifying encounter. Truth. “Zarion, my Grandmama…” I managed to say, my voice trembling with grief. His face contorted with shock and anger as he urged me to continue. Sensing the gravity of the situation, he kissed my hand. A sign for me to take everything slowly. “What about your grandmother?”

Struggling to hold back my tears that just let its presence known in front of Zarion, I whispered, “My grandmother's dead. They killed her. Valerie and Aneliesse Cavitt confirmed it. Hestia confirmed it.”     

As the words escaped my lips, a single tear rolled down my cheek. Zarion's anger seemed to escalate, reflecting my ow