Isabel’s POV:Feeling the press of William’s lips against mine shocked me so much that I almost forgot to resist. My hands fumbled against him as my mind scattered, trying frantically to process all that was going on.When I finally came to myself, I was startled to realize William’s hands had slipp
Caroline’s POV:I was left staring at William’s fallen body, fretting over what to do. For a moment I even wondered if he was faking it. It could very well be a desperate bid for sympathy, even if that was something William would never do. As he continued to lie there, though, it occurred to me just
Caroline’s POV:“What is it?” I asked tentatively, both worried and undeniably curious at the same time. Although I still held great disdain for William, I needed to know what had happened while George and I were gone. What could it be that he wanted to hide from me?I wasn’t sure what I was expecti
William’s POV:I wasn’t sure when I had blacked out, but what followed was a very long nightmare. At first, I found myself stranded in the desert. The unforgiving sun beat down on me and the sand beneath my feet was scaldingly hot. Exhaustion and aches had seeped into my bones and it hurt to even t
William’s POV:My mind was reeling and I could hardly think straight. I was hardly even aware that this hell I was going through was simply just a dream. I had to admit it: after she had disappeared, I never forgot Sophia. I could still vividly remember the sense of joy I felt at meeting her again
Caroline’s POV:William even swallowed nervously when I spoke my question. It was just a simple request, and yet he was acting like it was impossible to answer. His mouth opened and closed several times, but he couldn’t form a complete sentence. It was a pitiful sight, and my patience was quickly we
Caroline’s POV:My questions may have seemed harsh, but I was rightfully angry. And yet, he had the gall to act like he was also the innocent one in this whole ordeal. My father was currently in a coma, at risk of permanently being in a vegetative state for the rest of his life, and William dared to
Caroline’s POV:I hadn’t expected William to drop something so heavy in one breath. “Caroline, you have to believe me,” he said, almost like a beg. I noticed there was a slight tremble in his voice, caused by the panic he was experiencing at the prospect of my leaving.I was too caught up with what