Semua Bab Love Me When I’m Gone: Bab 1 - Bab 9

My spirit was trapped in the living room, forced to watch their cozy family scene.My father, who usually went to bed early, was wide awake, sitting with Ella as she opened her graduation gifts. My mother was picking out stunning dresses online, promising a whole new wardrobe for Ella's graduation trip."Mom, I already have so many clothes, my closet is full," Ella said in a sweet voice."Then we'll put them in Sophie's room. She's always so focused on her duties she never buys new clothes anyway. She doesn't need the closet space.""Is that okay? Sophie will be upset…"Mom frowned. "Ella, you don't have to be so timid. This is something Sophie should do for you as her older sister."Conner sat nearby, diligently shelling pistachios for Ella.I couldn't say a word, just watching the warm scene unfold.Turns out, a spirit can cry.The warmth was theirs; the loneliness was mine."But Sophie's still not back, and she's not replying to my texts," Ella said, her voice pitiful. "Is she still

My spirit followed Ella to the healer's clinic.Before long, my mate, Ryan, burst in.He rushed straight to Ella's side, grabbing her hand and anxiously examining the red mark on her palm. His eyes were wild with anguish."How did this happen? What did the healer say?""Ryan, don't be like this," Ella said, her voice choked with tears, yet she managed a weak smile. "It's not Sophie's fault. She probably just wanted to surprise me and forgot for a moment that we werewolves can't touch silver…"The more "understanding" she acted, the darker Ryan's face grew.He looked up, his voice seething with anger. "Sophie? Where is she hiding now? Ella, don't be sad. I'll make sure to teach her a lesson for you!"We hadn't completed our mate bond, so he couldn't sense my death, much less know that I was right beside him, watching him in silence.After leaving the clinic, Ryan called my phone. When it went unanswered, he left a message."Sophie, how could you be so vicious? Using silver to harm your

While my family home descended into chaos, Ryan was blissfully unaware that I was gone.He had gone back to the clinic to see Ella again.My spirit followed him, watching as he gently changed the bandage on her hand.“Does it still hurt?”Ryan’s voice was softer than I’d heard it in a long, long time.Ella shook her head, her eyes glistening with tears. “Not anymore. Not when you’re here.”“Sophie went too far,” Ryan said, his voice laced with anger. “When she finally shows up, I swear I’ll make her regret it!”“Don’t blame Sophie,” Ella said, her fingers tightening around his hand. “She was probably just desperate for everyone’s attention.”The sight of her pain only tightened the knot of protectiveness in his chest.“Ella, you’re too kind. She hurts you like this, and you still defend her.”“I just worry about her,” Ella whispered, leaning into Ryan’s arms. “Sophie has been so lonely her whole life. She just needs to be loved.”Ryan stroked her hair.“What she needs is a lesson, not

While sorting through my belongings, Dad found my moonstone.If a werewolf dies nearby, a dimmed moonstone will record their final memories.The realization hit him like a physical blow. He quickly called Mom and Conner over. Ryan followed them, a silent shadow.“Sophie’s last moments… they’re saved in here,” he said, his voice trembling. “We have to see what really happened that day.”They gathered around the stone and placed their hands on it. It began to glow, and an image of my final moments flickered to life.I was at home, getting ready to leave for my award ceremony, when I heard a noise downstairs.Three strange rogues had broken in.“She’s here. Stick to the plan.”One of the men spoke, dangling a keychain with Ella’s signature charm on it.“You sure no one’s gonna come looking for her?”“Relax. The whole family’s at the little sister’s party. No one gives a damn about this one.”Another man laughed, a sinister, grating sound.“Ella said if we just rough her up and take a few