Bonds at War: The Virgin is Mine Novel

Chapter 275 No Regrets Chapter 275 No Regrets TESSA " No. " Rowan whispered by my side , his voice breaking in the process . I turned my head toward him , and for a love again when I thought I'd s eyes +5 Free Coins , I could only sec him . The man who taught me how to Rowan looked utterly destroyed , his and jaw tight with desperation . I wanted to collapse into his arms , to tell him we'd run away from all fight every war . However , it wasn't .

for this , that love should be enough t As I looked back at Arden , her stomach rising with the fragile life inside her , I felt my decision carve itself into stone . It wasn't because I didn't love Rowan . In fact , I loved him so much that my chest felt too small to contain it . But I couldn't let that love chain me into selfishness . I couldn't let my fear of losing him - or of him losing me - cost Arden her life . Or her baby's . Arden had been there for me four years ago , when Mr. Winters captured me and stripped me of every ounce of hope .

She had stormed into the fire without hesitation , disregarding her safety to save mine . If she hadn't done that ... I might not even be standing here today . How could I not do the same for her ? " Let her go , " I said . Rowan's head whipped toward me . " No , Tessa , " he said , his voice trembling with a pain I couldn't bear to hear . I could feel the others ' silent pleas for me to stay . However , they couldn't say it out loud because they also wanted Arden to be safe . I knew it was also a tough decision for them , so I was going to shoulder the burden and decide on my own .

I swallowed hard and turned back to Rowan , my heart fracturing as I whispered , " Rowan , I love you ." He shook his head furiously , his face scrunching as though my words were the most painful stimulation in the whole world . His lips parted , then closed , and for a moment he looked like the boy he once was . My Rowan . " You can't , " he whispered . My knees buckled at the sound , but I held myself up . " I'm okay , " I said , though we both knew it wasn't true . " I'll be okay . " " I'm going with you , " he said firmly , but no less desperate . My throat burned as I shook my head .

I lifted a trembling hand and stroked his cheek , feeling the scratch of his stubble under my palm , memorizing his heat . " You can't , my love . You need to take care of Calla . She can't live alone ." He pursed his lips at the mention of our daughter's name , his eyes shimmering with unshed tears . He was so close to breaking , and if he did , I feared I would too . I looked away , unable to endure it . Cade stood across from me , looking like a man torn in two . His eyes carried both apology and gratitude , 1/3 11:27 Mon , 29 Sept ?

Chapter 275 No Regrets 0.42 % +5 Free Coins and I could feel the weight of what he wanted to say but couldn't . I gave him a small smile and a nod that told him silently : It's not your fault . None of this is your fault . Around us , the others were still as conflicted . Elias stood like a statue , his hands clenched at his sides . Behind him , Dr. Ben held Dr. Ingrid as she shook , her face buried in his chest to keep herself from crying out . I knew their silence wasn't indifference - it was helplessness . " It's okay , " I said again , but this time the words were meant for everyone .

I wanted them to believe it , even if I didn't . I wanted them to hold onto something other than despair . But deep down , I knew it wasn't okay . This was only the beginning of something darker , something more twisted than even Mr. Winters could have conjured . Still , my purpose was clear . Arden and her baby had to live . I turned to Azalea and Zaria , my voice firm even as my hands trembled . " Let her go ." Azalea smirked from her throne , her cold beauty sending a shiver down her spine . Beside her , Zaria's scowl deepened as if watching the scene before her was a chore .

" I nearly cried there ," Zaria mocked . " This is what happens when you have too much to lose ! When you're too righteous , you have to sacrifice a lot ." " Now , come , " Azalea said smoothly , her eyes gleaming with delight before turning to Zaria and Kyle . " Let her go , " she said . Zaria sighed dramatically , disappointed . " I thought I'd be able to scar her , at least , " she said , pertaining to Arden . " She really is too pretty for her own sake . " I frowned at her words , wondering how she could speak in such a way when so many people were suffering .

But then again , I guess this was my sister's true colors finally resurfacing . The evil color was always there , but now , it was as clear as day . Finally , at once , Kyle and Zaria moved to unbind Arden . My heart hammered as Arden stumbled to her feet , her wrists red and bruised . Her eyes immediately found mine , wide with horror . " Tessa , " she whispered . " No. " I cut her off before she could say anything more , shaking my head sharply . She froze , her lips parting , but I forced the brightest smile I could muster .

I wanted it engraved in her memory - that there was no regret in my decision , only love . " It's not your fault , " I told her . Her face crumpled , but I held the smile , even a my own heart shattered . " Go to them , " I said , still with a small smile . " Cade is waiting for you . " She bit her lip as tears slid down her face . She slowly walked back to Cade , who caught her in his arms , and I felt like a huge thorn was removed from my heart . However , my smile quickly fell the moment I faced Azalea , who appeared to be the most delighted and amused I had ever seen her .

2/3 IMON , ZY Sept Chapter 275 No Regrets " Come . " Azalea said again . " You have finally joined me . " " The one I've been looking for . " The words were a chain around my neck , pulling me toward her . 8.42 % 45 Free Coins As I took a step forward , a strange pull gripped me . The palace walls blurred , the sounds around me grew muffled , and my body felt weightless . Then it hit me . Just as I placed my hand over hers , a small gasp escaped my lips . Flashes of images stormed through my mind . But these weren't my memories . No. I felt myself getting taken back to the past .

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