Chapter 73

“What is wrong with you?” I vented at Nico as soon as Thomas and Richard left the tent. “Why were you indulging them in such conversation?”

“Calm down Ella,” Nico’s voice was soft. “I wasn’t indulging,I was only asking questions to be clarified on what next to do. I never would have let them hurt Ariana you know that.” His eyes were laced with sincerity and I believed every word he said. “Hey... hey what's the matter?” Nico moved closer to me when tears began to gather in my eyes.

“I almost hurt her Nico, I almost hurt my friend.” I placed my head on his chest and allowed my tears to wet his shirt. “I jumped on her with my claws... I don’t even know if I scratched, or if she got home safe. What if she didn’t? What kind of friend am I?” I continued to sob.

“I know you didn’t hurt her Ella,” Nico said.

“You are just saying that to make me feel better,” I sniffled.

“No. I am quite sure of what I saw last night Ella.”

I looked up at him and sniffled again. “What did you see?”

“A strong wo