Chapter 269 – The True Betrayal

• Kent’s whole body shakes as he holds me tight against him, and I hear him breathe a little moan of relief as he presses his fingers hard against my body, as if checking to make sure that I’m here, that I’m real.
• “Fay.” My name tumbles desperately out of his mouth as he pulls me even tighter for a moment. I cling to him just as hard, crying again despite myself - just so, so glad to be back in his arms.
• “It’s okay,” I whisper, my fingers fisted in the fabric of his shirt as I press my face against his chest. “I’m okay, Kent – I’m perfectly fine –“