Chapter 35 Betrayal

(Hilda)

Morning came, and with it, the memory of the previous night. What we had done was horrible, undeniable, and fierce. It was betrayal. And it was all I could think about.

I couldn’t meet his eyes as I pulled on my clothes, each movement filled with regret. I couldn’t get Cerelia’s hurting face out of my head. Soren had betrayed her. And I had betrayed Arlo.

“You can’t just walk out,” Soren said, his voice raw from the night’s yelling.

I paused but didn’t turn around. “You’re one to talk,” I said with a sarcastic laugh. “You’ve done the same.”

Soren was silent, and that spoke louder than words. I packed my things as quickly as I could, then moved towards the door.

“Hilda,” Soren stopped me. His tone was softer, but still laced with that stubborn edge. “What we did… what we’ve done… it’s wrong. But it doesn’t change the danger we’re in.”

I turned to face him, and I let my emotions take control. I let myself be angry. Although most of my anger was toward myself. I had b