#Chapter 97: The Aftermath

Kaine’s POV My mind is racing so fast that I can barely cling to a single thought before ten more shove it out of the way. It’s all too loud, too complicated. What the fuck am I supposed to do? Things have never been good between my stepmother and I, but I never dreamed that it would escalate to this point. She could’ve had me executed by my own father’s hand if her plan would’ve worked. I think the typical response to having unrightful charges dismissed is celebration or relief, but I feel neither of those. I know it’s not over. Which is why I’m so grateful for Ember. I still can’t believe she came back at the perfect moment, almost like she knew I was in trouble too even if she said that she’d just been worried for her friend and her friend’s dad. Ember, the baby… That was the most fucked up part of my life which is crazy because I was on trial for murder not even an hour ago. How stupid had I been for months not realizing that she was the one who was my mate? I don