Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 24

Zion left, locking the door behind him. With someone guarding the entrance, I found myself stuck inside.

Looking around the empty room, I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. After spending the whole night comforting Selena and now dealing with Zion's antics, my stomach was in knots from anger. I decided the best solution was to try to sleep it off.

When I woke up, I found Selena sitting beside me, cupping my face in her hands, her eyes just inches away from mine. I was startled by her sudden closeness.

"Great! You're still here, Hud! I knew you loved me!" she cheered, clapping her hands and bouncing with excitement.

Remembering the medical records Zion had shown me made me swallow hard. I still felt a twinge of unease. Regardless, I needed to find a way out. Zion was acting unlawfully; he had no right to confine me.

"Selena, where's your phone? Can I borrow it for a moment?" I scanned the room, hoping to find her phone. She had been on a video call with Zion just hours

to be somewhere in

she murmured, then got up to search her

luck, she started tossing the blankets and smashing things

my phone? Why is everything gone? Aah!" She pulled at her hair,

her from pulling her hair, trying to soothe her. "It's okay, it's just a phone.

as I helped her back onto the bed, I noticed her phone tucked in the corner beneath the pillow, wedged between the wall and

up with joy, like a child who just found a long-lost toy. She held it

my phone! I'm not someone who just loses

helplessness and concern. I wondered if