Natalia
Never in a thousand years did I ever think I’d end up back here.
Cleaning up the tiny old room Abigail and I used to share when we lived together.
It’s like an out of body experience.
I’m back to square one, it seems.
Surrounded by a number of people who’ve never seen my worth once again, with the people I love most, my children, taken from me, I’ve never felt so alone.
I lay down on the bed, tattered, dusty sheets and all, curling my arms around myself.
The tears flow freely in a matter of seconds.
None of this was meant to happen.
And now that my life’s gone up in flames, I’m f*****g helpless on how to survive any of it.
My thoughts drift to Cardan unwillingly. How torn he looked when I'd given him that ultimatum that went beyond even my own morals.
But I'm wise en
