Alpha Maximus
I’ll never hear him tell me he loves me again, and I’ll never be able to make love to him again.
I stand, lean over and leave my final kiss on his lips. ‘I love you, so, so much, Micah. I love you so much that it hurts. I will never forget you, and I will always love you.’
I take in all his facial features one last time and comb my fingers through his hair. I blow out the candles and slowly walk away up the circular ramp. I lean against the door as I close it and wipe the tears from my face. My sobs echo through the corridor. I’m glad no one is around to hear them. In a silent trance-like walk, I return up the stairs to my chamber. I sit in the bare corner of my room, hug my knees, and stare