Chapter 111

AARON

I shift back and brace to fight.

There are letters strewn across the floor and mattress and Leah’s screaming.

It’s a cry of pain and rage that chills me to the bone.

I sling my arms around her. “Calm down. You’re alright.”

But she isn’t.

She’s shaking and wailing.

She’s completely out of f**king control.

I cover her mou th with my hand.

I drop my leg over hers to keep her in place. Then I just hold her. I hold her and pray that whatever the he ll this is will pass.

though, at least

does calm down, it’s

lift my hand.

answer. Her eyes have a far-off look to them. A look

her face with my hands. “Look

but there is

what the he ll to do.

wanting to

converse with her the way I can and right now,

here. Tell me what you need. Give me

words.”

or screaming now, but she isn’t moving or speaking either and this complete stillness is worse to me than her freakout of

fighter. She’s got a mo uth on her, and a dry wit.

this. Every other time life punched her down, she’s gotten back

whispers

her closed eyes and I want

me,” she says with her eyes still closed. “Just

the letter!”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255