Chapter Twenty Seven

Charia's Pov

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Peter and I arrived home, my heart aching seriously. The truth from Ryker had shattered my world, leaving me with an ache that seemed insurmountable. To worsen ut, my sister Delphi betrayed me also. Who else was there to trust?

Tears welled up in my eyes, cascading down my cheeks as I succumbed to the overwhelming sadness that destroyed me. The knowledge that Ryder, my beloved husband, might be somewhere dead, tore through my soul, leaving a hole that seemed impossible to fill.

Peter, the pillar of my strength at the moment, wrapped his arms around me, offering solace in his embrace. His gentle words of reassurance echoed in my ears, urging me not to lose hope. But the ache persisted, a constant reminder of Ryder's absence. Weeks had passed since I last saw him, and the vacancy within me had grown with each passing day.

The pregnancy symptoms intensified my yearning for his presence, the longing for his comforting touch, his unwavering support.

I cried, my sobs ech