Chapter 24

I blinked my eyes open at the bright light shining on my face. I looked around and saw that I was still naked and laying on the floor. When I looked over to where Fallon's body was supposed to be, it was gone, but the blood was still there and dried up.

I got up and winced when the pain I felt between my legs was intense. I looked between my legs and sighed at the sight of the dried up blood. I went into the bathroom and turned on the shower.

The warm water felt nice and I wished that it could wash away my pain and sorrow. I was attached to Fallon, as much as I tried to deny it, and seeing her die like that was like a stab in the heart. It was like

a part of my heart had been cut off with hers.

I scoffed and choked on my spit as a realization came crashing down on me like a heavy brick.

I didn't just like Fallon like I said I did. I was only saying those things and lying to myself because I was trying to please the king.

No, I loved Fallon. I love her.

My legs were too weak to support