“Don’t cry.”
Nicholas’ voice whispered into my ear. My throat hurt when I swallowed down the tears.
“Don’t ever give them the satisfaction of seeing you cry.”
I pursed my lips together until I thought I tasted blood.
Then I nodded.
“Belong to everyone… are we some kind of gods?” I then heard him say in a low, dangerous voice. “If I see you around her again, you’re dead. You’re all f*cking dead.”
There was a deadly silent pause.
Then I heard a girl whimper and they were running away, some sobbing in fear.
I had composed myself a little when Nicholas removed his hand from my eyes. I couldn’t look at him. I wiped some of the wetness with the back of my hand, pulling in a calming breath, but it came out shaky. Still, I was able to pull myself together. Surprised myself even because I d
