Chapter 76

Amareux woke up as early as seven and had breakfast before everyone. As soon as he was done, he went back upstairs and went to check on his baby sister who was having breakfast with Nicolette.

"Morning, Nicolette." He greeted. Then he walked up to where they both sat on a chair in front of a small table that carried Primrose's food plate.

Nicolette looked up and smiled immediately she saw him. Her smile was weak, but it got to her eyes. "Amareux. How was your night?"

"I slept fine. Did you?"

Nicolette nodded. "Where were you yesterday evening? Your father searched for you."

Amareux sighed. He didn't speak for a while. He was more focused on pulling Primrose's cheeks and smiling at her.

When he straightened, he decided to speak. "I went to the cave for the last time."

Nicolette sighed and dropped the baby pink plastic spoon she was using to feed Primrose. Primrose whined, but Ni