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BOOK 3 - Chapter 34: The Sacrifice

Author: Sire Bliss
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They're gone.

The apartment feels hollow without them, like all the air got sucked out when they closed the door behind them. I'm still sitting in the same chair, staring at the spot on the couch where they sat together. United. Brothers again.

My phone buzzes on the coffee table. A text from Austin: *Take care of yourself, Bella. We meant what we said about helping with whatever you need.*

Then another from Alex: *You're stronger than you know. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.*

I set the phone aside without responding. What do you say to that? Thank you for breaking my heart so gently? Thank you for making the choice I couldn't?

The Italian food they brought is still sitting on my kitchen counter, getting cold. The smell of garlic and basil should be comforting, but it just reminds me of everything I'm losing.

I walk to the window and press my forehead against the cool glass. New York stretches out below me, millions of lights twinkling like stars. Somewhere out there, Alex and A
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