Chapter 78 - James Santelmo Part 1 (2/2)

She saw Alora and the others head to the shelter. She was ordered to look for Paolo's men then take them to the shelter. Their target was Emily, the Queen.

”Nina? What's wrong? Why are you standing there?” Emily called her.

Nina saw Alora and Sophie were already inside, including the rest of the royal family. She was standing by the door, and they were confused why she didn't go inside.

”I'm sorry, but I can't leave Andrew.” She said.

Nina was about to turn around when Alora grabbed her hand, pulling her inside the shelter. She couldn't do anything anymore when the door closed.

She kept on looking at her watch. She needed to get out of the shelter as soon as possible. Paolo instructed and threatened her that if she failed, they would kill Andrew's mom. She was pacing back and forth, thinking of a way to get out of the shelter.

She only had half an hour left, and it seemed that she wouldn't be able to make it.

Then they were surprised when the door opened, and it was Peggy with Caden and Alira.

”Alira!” It was Lucas who called his twin sister.

Alira ran towards her mom and jumped into her arms. Alora was relieved to see her daughter safe. Nina was also glad to see the kids were fine.

”Your Majesty!” Peggy called Emily.

Nina saw Emily hug Peggy. She got closer to them to listen to their conversation.

”I'm so glad you're safe.” Emily murmured.

”Me too. But can you take care of Caden for me?” Peggy suddenly asked.

Emily had a frown on her face, and so did Nina.

”Peggy, what are you planning to do?” Emily asked.

The rest of the girls heard the conversation and walked towards them.

”I need to go there. To Jayden. I can't just sit here while he is risking his life for me, for us.” Peggy exclaimed while biting her lips.

”This is the plan, Peggy. We stay here and wait. If you go out there and something happens to you, everything will go to waste. Don't be selfish! You are not the only one who's waiting for the man you love.” Nina almost yelled.

Peggy wasn't supposed to go out there. It wasn't the plan. She had to be the one to go out of the shelter. But Peggy insisted and, in the end, left them.

But before the door closed, Nina was able to run outside. She heard Emily and the others calling her name, but she didn't look back.. She went to look for Peggy, but she wasn't there anymore.