~Celine~
“… and you think this is going to work?” I asked, looking at Ashley fearfully.
“It should. At least, we have to try.” She answered, and I heaved a sigh and nodded.
“And what about Charles? Are you going to tell him about it now?” I asked, and she nodded.
“We have to tell him. But I’d prefer you told him yourself.”
“What? Why?”
“Charles believes you hate him, Celine. Why would he want to risk his life for someone that hates him? You two have to develop a relationship with each other. I mean… you’re siblings.” She answered, and I gulped hard.
“I don’t hate him, Ashley. I just didn’t expect to find out I had a younger brother in such a way. I wasn’t prepared.”
“I know, Celine. Charles is a very understanding man. I bet he’d understand if you talk to him.” She convinced me, and I nodded.
If I had to be close to my stepbrother to get Kilhan out of here, I’d gladly do it.
“I’ll talk to him,” I uttered firmly.