51. Thank you

51. Thank you

Rogue's POV

I was as silent as a grave when Kathrine helped Beverly in the back of my car. I provided my coat to Kathrine that she put on her friend as she never left her side.

My eyes scorched with forming tears as regret attacked my insides like corrosive battery acid. I didn't dare look up at her face. I was afraid I'd see something more than tears in her eyes.

Although Beverly was silent, her calm breaths demonstrated that she was relieved to be saved. And I could feel the air of gratitude coming from her. She thought I was the one who saved her and that hurt me more. I didn't save her. In fact, I had arrogantly scoffed and shut out Kathrine's cries for assistance.

Now as I watched the poor girl who was not any older than Kathrine shiver, my heart cracked. My conscience that I thought I didn't have mocked me. I kept my eyes out of the window as we drove in the silent night towards my mansion.

"K-Kathrine," I bit harder on my tongue as I heard Beverly's voice. "I...