Chapter 42. The Call

Xenois POV

“Even if that were true, somehow you think or assume Sophia is abusing her own child and blood. For fucks which I don’t believe it is, that doesn’t give you the right to implement justice on Sophia. You’re not the judge and jury, Lumina. You’re supposed to be a healer, not someone who inflicts pain on others.”

She stared at me for a moment, her eyes searching, mine for something before I saw the light in her eyes dim a little. “You don’t believe me. You actually think I’m losing my mind.”

“I think you’re under a lot of stress.” I clarified gently as I continued speaking.

“I think you’re seeing threats where none exist. And I think you need help before this gets any worse.”

“Help.” She said the word like it tasted bad in her mouth as she scoffed crossing her hands across her chest as she continued speaking in a bittered tone.

”You mean therapy. Medication. Lock me up with the other crazy women who couldn’t keep their husbands happ