Page 20 of Beautifully Broken
Blaire’s hand drifts to the word “ivy” tattooed across my heart, tracing the letters with shaky fingers. Hurt, sadness, anger, and maybe even longing wash over her face, and I can’t help but feel the same.
Suddenly, she stands before me and holds out her hands for me. “Get up, EJ. As much as I enjoy seeing you on your knees for me, I think you have more than proven your point.”
A chuckle escapes me, and I take her hands and rise to my feet.
Blaire leads us to the windows and together, we stand, staring out at the storm filled sky. Raindrops stream down the window and, because I have this incessant need to touch her at all times, I wrap my arms around her chest and rest my head atop hers. Together, we let out a sigh and stare out at the bustling city below.
“Tomorrow?” I ask.
Blaire nods, not bothering to ask for clarification.
“I love you, Ivy. I know you may not feel the same, but that doesn’t matter to me. Every waking moment of my existence has been filled with me loving you and I will never stop. Even if you throw me to the side when this is all done. Know that you are it for me. You are ingrained in my veins and my love for you will extend beyond any lifetime.”
I watch in the reflection of the rain-covered glass as she squeezes her eyes shut and swallows.
I am about to reassure her once more that I will never lay a finger on her when I see something that feels like a ray of sunshine bursting through the storm. A smile. My Ivy Girl just fucking smiled and I know in my bones it’s not at the idea of getting the hell out of this penthouse. And just like that, the panic, anguish and hurt falls away into the dark shadows of my mind.
Oh my beautiful Ivy, you have no idea what you just did. You just gave hope to a monster whose heart only beats for one thing.
You.
I walked through hellfire and rain on the path to reclaiming ivy and I plan to do just that.
Carson Wilson, watch out. Ivy is coming for you, and you know what they say about revenge? It’s a dish best served with a whole lot of bloodshed.
The End…For Now.
