Page 4 of Blackout: Book Two

“Get her out of here,” Wolf barks.

“No,” I shriek, tears spilling from my eyes, staining my face. “Not until he looks at me. C’mon Blackie, what’s the matter? Pretend my father is ordering you to do it!”

“C’mon, Lace,” Riggs says, pulling me against his chest. I fight with everything I have, but he’s too strong and soon, I’m being dragged down the aisle.

“Look at me,” I cry as the court officer leads Blackie away from the desk. He pauses in front of the door and turns his head. Lifting his chin, his eyes lock with mine. I come to a complete stop and pull away from Riggs. With my broken heart hammering inside my chest, I look into the eyes of the man I love. The man who promised to love me all the days of our lives.

Tell me it wasn’t all a lie.

There are no words.

No hidden truths to be found in his dead eyes.

Nothing.

All there is, is a cold heart and a tired soul.

The door buzzer sounds and he turns his head as the guards’ escort him away from the courtroom. The door slams shut, and I remain completely still. The judge speaks but I have no idea what she says. I can’t hear her. I can’t hear anyone but the insistent voice in my head.

Now do you believe me?

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