Chapter 91. Having the Wrong Thoughts

ROSETTE

It was the sound of a helicopter’s blade that dragged me out of my restless sleep. It sounded too… foreign in this quiet island, and the first name that came to mind was Silas. My heart dropped to my stomach.

I thought, why would he come here when we’ve never seen each other since the day he dropped me off? We haven’t even talked, not once. So why would he be here? Did something happen? To Axel?

A cold shiver ran down my spine, and I felt fear wrap around my heart.

I jumped right off the bed, not bothering with a coat or shawl as I raced down the stairs, my bare foot slapping against the cold floor, my heart hammering against my chest and beating loudly in my ears, almost drowning out all other noise, but not enough to drown my spiraling thoughts.

Has something happened to Axel? Was he okay? Why did Silas want?

The house helps were also out, but they remained inside.

I burst out of the house, my breathing a harsh pant. The helicopter