Book 2 Chaoter 13

Hiding Out

Zaya POV

I held my friend as she released the saddest cry I’d ever heard. It was low and yet the loudest sound I heard all day. She was heart broken. I could tell because I too was heart broken.

We sat like that for at least an hour. My arm draped over her shoulders with her head in the crook of my neck. No words are needed to lighten or worsen the mood. Just us.

When I felt she wasn’t going to feel any better, I released her of her duties for the day. “How about you go home and get some rest?”

Anna eased her head off my shoulder and looked at me before wiping her tears. “But I still have to…”

I stood up and looked around the room. “I’m sure I can get the extra room together.”

She started to list all the things she had to do. And I held up my hands to stop her from speaking. “If I need any help or get stuff, I’m sure one of the house staff can assist me. Now, please go get some rest.”

She started to protest again but nodded her head instead.

I sat back on the bed on