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“She’s not coming, bud,” I say scratching his ears.
I start the truck and drive away.Away from my heart and soul.
Chapter Twelve
What Just Happened
Skye
My heart is tattered and torn.Ripped from my chest and stomped on.
I have no idea what the fuck just happened, but I do know that it hurts like a motherfucker.I can’t believe Alistair just did that.
“It’s going to be okay,” Luke says, and I spin to glare at him.“This is for the best.”
“For the best!”I scream, lunging at him.“Are you fucking dense?”
Abby pulls me back, glaring at her husband.“If you want to stay married, shut up.”She turns me in her arms and hugs me tightly.“Let me drive you to Ali’s house and you can go kick his ass.”
“Abby...”
“Don’t interfere, Luke.I swear to God...”
She pulls me out of the kitchen and through the house to the garage, helping me into the car and driving away.She takes the shortest route there, driving faster than she usually does.She stops in front of the gate and stares straight ahead for a long time before speaking.
“Don’t give up on him.I found my happy-ever-after, after being unhappy.Don’t give up on yours just to be miserable.”She looks at me with a sad smile.“Go cuss out your man.I’ve got your brother.”
“Thanks, Abby.”I say softly, getting out of the car.
“Always, sweetie.”
I watch her drive away, my heart pounding in my chest.The moment I walk into the house, I know he is really gone.I walk into his room and see the empty drawers.On his pillow is a piece of paper.
Picking it up, I stare without seeing the words, but when I finally do, my legs give out and I collapse to the floor beside the bed.
Baby Doll
