Chapter 14

Shawna

My eyes burn from how much tear shedding I have done.

I've been at Austin and Candice's place for a few hours. Austin dropped me off with simply a towel on and once he explained everything to Candice, took back off. My guess is he was heading back to Max's house to make sure he was alright, but I know, I already know what he will find when he gets there.

Max will be gone. I'm sure of it, and that only worries me more.

He wasn't the same person. He was different, he was not only trapped in whatever happened over there, but he was desperate to get revenge. It made no sense to me, which only frustrated me further.

Candice grips me tighter when I begin trembling and I feel her hands smoothing my hair down. I was able to dress is some of her clothing and since Austin left, we have been sitting here on the couch crying. She's a true friend for sitting here with me the way she is, and I can tell by her own tears and questions, that she's just as worried about Max as I am.

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