people in this room who knew the truth, and that was simply because she read my mind the day after Ornella’s friends arrived.
Looking at April as she lowered her eyes from my gaze, I controlled my anger once again. Tightly wrapping my mind
around it as it bucked and tossed to be free. April must have told them, for whatever reason I would possibly never know.
The look in Ornella’s eyes was enough to tell me I’d hurt her. Again. I was getting rather good at that, even when I wasn’t
trying.
“I can’t—I…I” she stuttered her words. Jumping to her feet, she pushed past Vanessa and Morgana, stopping inches from
me before bolting towards the courtyard door and running down the steps.
“Shouldn’t one of us go after her? Nicholas?” Morgana asked as she watched Ornella run out into the rain.
“Perhaps if her highness stops the rain, it would be easier for her majesty.” Percy stepped forward, looking rather
uncomfortable.
“I’d forgotten you were even here,” Vanessa snarled, crossing her arms, as another thunderbolt roared in the air.
“Vanessa, enough!” I ordered, “Stop screwing with the weather. Leave her be, she is shaken up. She will be back soon, and
we can then discuss everything without raising voices.”
I knew I’d easily be able to explain how April and the others knew of Ornella’s ordeal, if anything, it wasn’t all my fault.
That was the problem of having sisters who read mostly all your thoughts and knew all your secrets. Even the ones you tried to
hide.
“April, make sure dinner is ready, and once Ornella returns, send for her maid to clean her up. No one eats until she’s
back.”
None of them questioned me as I turned and left the room, sending out a small prayer to the Goddess to protect Ornella and
help her in any way. I wouldn’t chase after her, as much as I wanted to. I knew she needed to be alone as I too have felt like my
world was ending before.
“She won’t go far I’d imagine,” Morgana said as she made her way out the throne room, along with Vanessa who stormed
off in front.
“Are you sure you won’t go after her?” April asked.
“No, every time I go after her, we argue. I will leave her to have some time to herself and maybe discuss it with her later.”
April simply nodded as she and Percy left, leaving me to my thoughts.
Chapter 52
ORNELLA
Iwasn’t sure if it was a dream or real. I’d lost track of time already while wandering the castle grounds, unsure of where I
was headed, allowing my feet to guide me into the wilderness. The Obsidian Castle sat behind me, concealed in shadow