Chapter 44

Nix’s POV

I never want to let her go now that I have found her. But I have been holding onto her for too long and it is becoming awkward. “Is this where you have been all of this time? Why didn’t you get in touch? We have all missed you.” I told her all in one breath before pulling her in for another hug. I let her go this time after a few seconds.

“I just couldn’t cope after Dylan’s death. I still struggle. But I am getting better.” she says while tears run down her face.

Oh, my goddess, she doesn’t know. How would she know? She disappeared. Do I tell her? Or do I show her? That would be too mean. What if I tell her and she doesn’t believe me? She will hate me forever. What if I tell her and she runs off?

No, I have to show her. I have to get her back home by any means necessary, even if I have to lie. It is in her best interest to get her home. “Melissa has really missed you. She was so upset when you both disappeared.”

“I was too upset to return. I could