Chapter 137

Erik looked at Pearl. She hand both her hands over her mouth. The shock of what has just transpired was more than she could process.

"Come here." Erik said and pulled her into his arms. He kissed the top of her head and then her forehead. He moved down to her arms, kissing them, which were still throbbing where Rhys grabbed her and shook her. He took her face into his hands and asked "Are you alright?"

She nodded. "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry you had to hear and see that. And do that. I feel awful. I never meant to involve you in this." She said, tears running down her face.

"You're apologizing to me? Are you kidding me? Only you, nightingale. You just had your heart and soul ripped out and the first thing you are worried about is how it affected me?" Erik wiped her face. "Well, let me tell you how it affected me. I didn't like it. I didn't like it at all. I didn't like the way he talked to you. I didn't like the way he turned everything around on you. I didn't like the way it made me