LOGINKINGSTON Doctor Whitmore arrived today, after days of waiting for him, he finally showed. Rowan and I picked him up from the airport this morning, and he refused to rest. He has another flight this evening and two other patients after seeing Aeliana. I had asked Evelyn and Maddox to bring her downs
“I know,” I sigh. I will never doubt Kingston’s love for me again, not when he has proved it time and time again that he does love me. What is yet to be proven is if that love is enough, it doesn’t seem like it right now, not when we both can’t look each other in the eye without one of us breaking.
AELIANA I feel suffocated. Everywhere I turn, Kingston is right there. He is worse than a shadow, at least shadows disappear at some point, but he doesn’t. When he does, he has someone else shadowing me. I haven’t left this room all day. I’ve had to eat, sleep and contemplate right here, more than
“I did too,” she hiccups, fully sobbing now. “I always wanted to be better for you, but you let me get ruined.” I carefully move closer, not wanting to alarm her when I pull her close again. “You are not ruined, you are a fighter, Aeliana,” I tell her, rubbing her back. “You’re strong, and you will
I take Aeliana back to our room and sit her down on the bed. She immediately grabs a pillow and holds it to her chest, staring me up and down. “I’m scared, please take me back,” She whispers. “I don’t want to stay here with any of you.” “Who do you not want here? Say the word, and they’re gone.” “
“I’m sorry, but I was just being there for a friend.” “She is not your friend!” I snap. “Aeliana can’t stand you, Audrey. When will you get that into your thick skull? What is your problem? What obsession do you have with her that you go to such lengths?!” “Nothing, okay?” She swallows, her gaze l
Betterthan mine? Really? The room that his girlfriend decorated is better than mine? I want to scream at him, but I remember I’m sober, he isn’t. It’s nothing short of a waste. “One more word out of you, and you’re sleeping on the floor,” I warn, making a mental note to remind myself to bring it u
Noah hooks her arm in mine. “Come on, you’re being a little harsh.” “He called me an addict, my Noah.” I groan. “Well I heard his side of the story, and I say we forgive him my Ellie. He made an honest, concerned mistake.” She says, spinning her way into my room where Audrey no longer is. “Seriou
Maddox shrugs, “Wouldn’t want to be hurt for touching her that’s all.” Kingston moves, smacking Maddox upside the head. “Stop fucking around.” “Of course,” he winces, rubbing his head. “Everyone knows this is your fucking around place.” Oh goddess, swallow me right the fuck now. Kingston doesn’t
“Aeliana can order them to stop anytime, and they would,” he explains. “You shouldn’t have stabbed someone, for fucks sake, use your hands if you’re going to injure someone.” “She’s human,” I say with an eyeroll. “That’s the best she can do.” Her eyes shift to mine, blazing with fury. “Would you l







