Chapter 70

HAZEL

Trixy growled and met me in the front. She dragged her tail behind her and raised her head.

“I’m just worried that you’re putting your trust in Zade a little too easily.”

“Because he’s the only one who has offered his help and yes, I trust that he’ll see it through,” I lowered my voice to a more gentle tone because I knew that Trixy was just looking out for us.

I knew I’d made her angry when she didn’t respond. She walked back, deep into my mind where I couldn’t hear her but her anger streamed out in echoes through my mind.

***

Hours passed to both my dismay and delight, Darian still hadn’t returned. I was lying in the bed, dressed in a teddy that I found in the closet, he must’ve sent Nora out to buy it for me. I stared at the wall with the knife tucked under my pillow. Every five minutes I reached under to make sure it was still there and every time my fingers touched the cold metal I jerked my hand back and drew an unsteady breath.