This was the right thing to do.
This was the right thing to do.
Elizabeth kept whispering to herself, although her hands were shaking and her heart was pounding hard. She didn't let fear hold her back; her family was at risk, and Madeline's family was in danger. Why should she hold back? But as the carriage stopped and the door flew open, she knew she had made a terrible mistake.
His eyes were murderous, the green haze glinting menacingly in the night. The fear that emanated from him caused her to shrink back, the beat of her heart intensifying.
"Please," her voice cracked, and soon tears would fall, causing him to lose control. But she didn't want him to lose it, yet she couldn't remain stoic under his gaze. Where was the girl from a few minutes ago, after he had uttered those painful words - that he didn't love her? Now she was scared, fearing he would return her to the castle, which was not what she wanted.