Lovely

Mikaela's Point of View

Tears wouldn't stop falling whilst I was alone. Heaving chest and a runny nose, that was what I was currently dealing with. There was a time I prided myself on not crying. Breaking down into millions of pieces. How disappointed that girl would be if she saw me now. All these tears that had never been shed before. For anyone. Until her.

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The meadow was peaceful this time of day. Deer ran around the edges of the forest. River twinkling in the sunlight. Small stones made up the river bed. All the while fish played in the mild current. Luciana was still in her birthday dress. A beautiful lavender creation that fell to her knees. Blonde hair shimmered with the same iridescences as the river just beyond her. Her smile was on full display for the world, a far cry from the frown she had donned whilst we were surrounded by other pack members. Dandelions went flying as she blew on them. Tinkling laughter filled the