Chapter 142 Frustrations Part 2

• Zoya's P.O.V
• "Look, I know you're all upset after what I said," I began. "I know you don't want to think bad about Lily's afterlife. You don't want to condemn her memory, and I get that. And you also probably think I'm crazy. But I swear to you I…" I trailed off with a sigh, realizing that I was getting nowhere with this.
• I never thought I would say this, but thank the heavens for Anika. When another bout of awkward silence ensued, she stepped forward and placed a hand on my shoulder.