Chapter 74: Cat’s Out of the Bag

Kai’s P.O.V   Night patted Kia’s back. “You were very brave tonight,” he spoke softly, his voice like a cooling balm to the soul. “It takes a lot of courage to break away from such toxicity, and you did just that. I really admire your strength.” “Thank you, Night.” Kia’s expression softened and I watched her reach out to give him a hug. “You and Kai helped me so much. I don’t even know how to repay you for this.” “You don’t have to,” Night offered a smile, patting her back comfortingly. “You did a good job fixing me up too. Thank you.” Seeing him interact with my sister brought out this feeling in my gut that I couldn’t really explain. I felt grateful for Night’s empathy. This whole scenario had been so full of anger and charged with tension, that Night’s gentle affirmation was like a burst of cool wind in the fiery depths of hell. Even after the house became quieter, I could still feel the tension between my parents and me. Of course, I was thankful that my father had finally seen rea