Chapter 100 Chapter

"I have to go," I murmured, feeling the first grip of panic seize my soul. "I have to get back to him now." Before I could move, Josiah grabbed hold of my arm and tugged me back, pulling me against him. His hand cupped my chin gently. "It will do you no good to go down this route, Megan." For the first time, being so close to Josiah held no attraction for me. I felt stifled by his presence and crushed under the heavy weight of his cold stare. "I don't know what you mean," I frowned, trying to pull away, but he held me firm. "You can't blind a seer with feigned innocence. It is not your responsibility to protect him. Whatever it is that you seek; the boy can never be your salvation. He cannot be your heart and he cannot be the family you never had. He is The Lost, destined to wander forever alone, destined to be forever cursed." His tone was kind but his words hit me hard, again and again, as if he were pummelling that worn leather punch bag, sending me reeling under the force of his gr