Chapter 70

Myrtle's POV

I was at a loss for what to do, so I just grabbed onto her. I cradled her in my arms like the lovely being that she was. Juan and Hade had just left for the dungeons in the hopes that by killing the people who were responsible for Amber's pain, they would inflict it upon themselves. That was something I couldn't assist with; all I could do was hold her while she slept. I believe that she had retired to a more private part of her consciousness, leaving Merci in charge of the situation.

This is her way of protecting herself from potential harm.

This is something I can understand, but right now, we needed her, and she needed us. This time, we cannot permit her to withdraw into her own thoughts; rather, it is imperative that she be present. It is imperative that she be in this location so that she can acknowledge that the danger has passed and that she may stop being terrified of him.

"Are you kidding me? Are you there, my sweetheart? I mumbled the w