Chapter 50

• The room settled into silence as Emerald was left with her thoughts, which soon meandered back to the moment Cielo was apprehended. Annie's previous questions continued to echo in her mind: Why had Cielo done something so disturbing? Surely, there must be a reason.
• Determined, Emerald pondered if it would be appropriate to visit Cielo at the police station; she needed to understand why her life had been targeted by someone she barely knew.
• A sigh was building in her lungs when unexpectedly, warm arms wrapped around her, enveloping her in reassurance. The distinctive scent told Emerald it was Collin without needing to turn around. He held her tight, conveying that she was someone he couldn't imagine letting go.