Chapter 36

Brielle's eyes were a twilight color. They were like the lonely flowers Talin had seen once. They were still beautiful even if they were clouded with sadness. Talin felt an odd pull at her stomach from seeing them like that. She suddenly wished she hadn't been the one to cause it. "I thought we'd at least be friends," Brielle said. "Because heaven knows I need one right now." Talin looked away. "I am not a good friend. Never will be. I have a bad habit of letting people down." Brielle's...