Chapter 20: Ashes To Ashes

"So are you going to be okay now?" he asked with a cheerful smile.

"Hm?" He lifted her chin and looked into her eyes. She nodded with a slight smile.

"Come," he said, taking her hands and helping her stand.

He walked towards the buildings with her as he had his arm around her upper back.

They strode within the city in silence. "So how is. . .?"

"Joel?" Virgil said calmly. "Still not okay."

Alecia sighed. "I can't even imagine what he's feeling right now."

She gave a downcast look as she watched her every step.

"This is all my fault," she said sorrowfully. "I watched them cut her throat right in front of me. They wanted me to join them, and I refused. In the end, Kellan died because of my selfishness."

Virgil stopped and stood in front of her.

"Listen," he said, holding her shoulders, and looking at her straight in the eyes. "Kellan's death wasn't your fault, do you understand me?"

"And what if you joined them, hm? They might've let her go."

"No!" he snapped, which startled her. Her ey
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