#Chapter 127: Echoes

Audrey I opened my eyes and immediately felt my stomach drop. We were standing on a narrow ledge high up on what appeared to be a church tower, the city of Paris spread out below us. The wind whipped around our shoulders, tugging at my clothes and hair. “Oh, Goddess,” I gasped, instinctively clinging to Edwin. My fingers dug into his jacket as I pressed myself against him, terrified of the dizzying height. “Edwin, what are we doing up here?” Edwin’s arm tightened around me, his body warm and solid against mine. “It’s okay,” he murmured, his breath tickling my ear. “I’ve got you. You won’t fall.” “Are you sure about that?” I squeaked, my eyes screwed shut. I could feel the ledge beneath my feet, narrow and unforgiving. Just one wrong step, or a well-timed gust of wind, and— I felt his chuckle rumble through his chest. “Positive. Come on, open your eyes. The view is worth it, I promise.” Slowly, I forced myself to look. As my eyes adjusted to th