Chapter 75

CADELL “You’re safe,” I said, slowly lowering Evolet into bed. Her hand gripped my shirt tightly, refusing to let go. “Cadell,” she whispered my name softly, lost somewhere in her dream. I stared at her as I carefully took her hand off me, placing it right on her chest. “I’m still here. Your Cadell will never leave you,” I said, caressing her cheek with a smile. She felt my touch. I could tell from the way her lips curved into a smile, snuggling her face right in my palm. But when I recalled the whole scenario that took place this night, I felt upset. “This is exactly what I was avoiding. You aren’t safe in this place,” I groaned, carefully pulling my hand away and distancing myself from Evolet. I knew something was wrong when she didn’t return back to the arena. Trent noticed my worry and felt I should check up on Evolet. But before I could leave the seat, I heard her cry through her necklace. She called out to me, pleading to the Goddess to send me to her rescue! Quickly, Trent and I