I sobbed harder. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you like I promised. I'm sorry I let you die. I failed you. I failed to give you justice."
“What are you saying? Just tell us the truth!” my mother snapped, her patience unraveling.
"I'm sorry..." My voice wavered. "Sorry that you're all blaming the wrong person. Sorry that—"
A sharp yank on my hair cut me off.
Anastasia.
Her fingers twisted in my hair, her rage seething through clenched teeth. "Sorry for what, Gracie? Just tell me where my child's body is! Stop lying!"
"I didn't kill Lily!" I screamed, my voice raw with desperation. "I swear on the Moon Goddess! I swear on my own life!"
Anastasia’s grip loosened. Tears streaked down her face.
Marcus was beside her in an instant, pulling her into his arms. Then he turned to me. His eyes burned with fury.
"Why can't you just admit it, Cie?" His voice was cold, distant. "It’s the only thing your family wants. Just tell us where Lily’s body is."
I stared at him, my heart shattering all over again.
"I told you—I never took Lily. I never hurt her!" My voice broke as I knelt on the cold floor. "Why won’t any of you believe me? Why?"