Broken kingdom

Chapter 56 Bianca

Everything hurts. 

The excruciating pain is back in my chest again with a vengeance. 

I miss him so much it’s far beyond any pain I’ve ever felt. 

A big part of me wants him to knock down my door like he threatened to earlier today. 

Just like he knocked down my walls. 

I glance at the clock on my nightstand. It’s just past eight, which means he should be here any moment.

As strange as it sounds, I’ve looked forward to him pounding on my door the past three nights, urging me to open up and talk to him. 

I’m going to despise the day he finally decides to give up and move on. 

Even though it’s what he needs. 

Curling up in a ball, I press my head to the wooden floor, near the spot where he almost bled out. 

Most of my life I’ve wanted to die…until Oakley made me feel alive. 

The pain will pass—I try to tell myself, even though no part of me actually believes it. 

You’re strong—I reassure myself, even though I don’t feel very strong right now. 

I feel like a vital part of me is missing, and I’m going to walk around feeling like half of a person for the rest of my life. 

My phone buzzes on the ground next to me, but I ignore it. 

I’ve already lied to Jace and Cole and told them I’ve been busy studying. 

The phone rings again, and I see Dylan’s name flash across the screen. 

She’s called me a few times this week—Sawyer’s called even more—but I don’t feel like telling them anything.

I’d rather just be miserable by myself and deal with my shit on my own. 

I hit the ignore button, but it rings yet again. 

Dammit. Sawyer’s the clingy friend, not Dylan. 

I click the ignore button for the second time. 

A moment later an incoming text comes through. 

Dylan: I know you’re going through stuff, but Oakley’s dad was shot. We’re at the hospital with him, but I think you should be here.

Instantly, I bolt up like there’s an electric shock going through my body. 

I don’t think. Hell, I don’t even breathe. 

I throw on some shoes and head out the door.