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Bruise

Author: Crystal pen
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-20 20:28:57

Nortias's POV

The ache that tore through me persistently had me gulping for air, my hand clenched around my phone. Flipping my head to the side, I shook my head not wanting to believe it even when the truth was glaring at me, I couldn't let this happen.

My hand went to my chest in a squeeze as I tried to make sure I had been dreaming when hands held me , words rasped out in an instant.

“Nortia”Alexis muttered, wrapping a hand around my waist.

“My parents” the words were out in an instant. “Where are they?” I managed to ask, forcing back the tears that laced my eyes.

‘“Are they…?” I swallowed, gazing around. “Dead?’’

“Nortia” he whispered, his nails digging into my waist.

Squeezing my eyes shut, I willed the words out. “Answer me, I deserve to know if they are alive or if they are…’’

Air knocked out of my lungs while I tried to figure it out, the words hanging on my lips.

“Are dead”

“Come with me” he led me to the car, my eyes stung with tears but they wouldn't just trail do
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