Chapter 249 Double Crossed

• Agnes
• The girl was terrified, and instantly, I felt my anger melt away. She was so young—hardly older than eighteen, and now that I was seeing her up close, I recognized her face. Ruby. She was one of the newest members of our staff, a sweet girl who would never hurt a fly. Even Elijah’s tense shoulders relaxed slightly beside me at the sight of her.
• Crossing the room, I knelt down in front of her. She shrank away, but I took her hands and offered her a gentle smile.