Chapter 57

• Alina
• I jerked back from my position as Erick appeared in front of me. I had never seen him teleport before, and the sight was truly magnificent. The surrounding air solidified until it took Erick’s shape, but the anger in his eyes made me lower my gaze immediately. I couldn’t stand to see the betrayal he felt. Still, I was ready to defend myself and Emiel if need be. But what he told me next crushed any hope I had of trying to make him understand the situation.
• “Your grandfather is here to take you to the Cain household for a few days. You are to leave immediately.” It was an order. I heard it loud and clear.