Chapter 55
Chapter fifty-five
Remy
We left shortly after Meg’s bombshell last night. I don’t want to push Christianna, she has only just started opening up. I want her to feel in charge of her life. Up until now she has had so little control.
Erik is bringing me to the graveyard. I need to see it for myself.
We approach her little plot near the gazebo.
On top of it lies a black envelope with silver script.
I reach for it and open it.
I have entrusted you with much.
Do not abuse it.
—Dark Angel
I pass it quietly to Erik as I drop to my knees and let my hands trace the letters.
Erik quietly starts singing a lullaby.
You were my sunrise
My bright new beginning
A promise of more
I never saw coming
You gave me hope
You gave me reason
To continue despite
the world's cruel intentions
And then in a moment
you disappeared
And though you aren’t here
My love stays with you
Forevermore
I feel tears prick my eyes. It’s reverent and loving.
“When she is ready, you need to sing that for Tianna.”
I sense his nod.