Chapter 162 Judah And Nova's Escapade Part 1

Nova Laventel

His laughter echoed through my bones like a sweet symphony, a radiant smile that mirrored sun’s warmth, the blossoming of a flower. Judah reminded me of a flower, delicate, silent and resilient during a storm.

Maybe that’s why I felt protective over his beaming soul, the light dimming ever since Bjorn discovered our connection. The guilt wrapped around my neck like a noose, he put everything on the line for me, destroying his own morality for the sake of my life.

I swallowed thickly, the sensation of a thousand needles prickling my flesh as a form of repentance. The voices continued to creep around in my mind, reminding me that I’m the cause of his demise. Sacrificing myself wouldn’t be enough, it will never be enough.

His smile faded, eyebrows pulled into a tight knot as he studied my expression. “It’s not your fault.” He reminded, a sincerity in his voice that I didn’t deserve, attempting to drag me out of this darkened abyss.