Chapter 59 A Fractured Unity

• Days turned into weeks, and the tension within our home, and compound remained palpable. The anger and disappointment that Cheney, Brian, and Nicholas felt toward me weighed heavily on all of us, the news of my secret spread quickly.
• It began casting a shadow over our once-unbreakable bond. I yearned to rebuild the trust I had eroded, but it seemed an insurmountable task.
• The rumors about Amy's possible connection with the vampires still gnawed at me. I couldn't fathom how she, imprisoned as she was, in our most secure dungeon, could have any dealings with our ancient enemies.