He reads it, and a moment later, he sends a GIF—Cinderella running away in tears. I huff a short laugh through my nose.
Krasivy:I’m going to sleep now…
I’ll see you tomorrow. You’ll be at
home when I come back, right?
Alex:Yes baby.
I will.I love you.
Krasivy:I love you too.
Those four words. They land like a blade to the chest—sharp, breathtaking. No matter how many times he says it, it still feels unreal.
Because now… now I know. What he’s been through. What those bastards did to him. How they tried to shatter something so soft, so beautiful, so good.
And still… he loves. Wholeheartedly. Openly.
He offers his heart like it’s not something that has been through a lot.
And because of that, I will do everything in my power to protect him against anyone or anything and kill off whoever dares to hurt him.
Two down.
But there’s still one left.
Fucking Nate.
I’m not rushing his. No, his will be special. I want him to feel every second. I want to watch his soul shatter the way he tried to shatter Lucas’s. And I hope he enjoys his time in China, because when he comes back to the States, I will be ready for him.
FORTY-SIX
LUCAS
Tyty:How does it feel to be
a model? Omg, I can't believe
you're now one of the faces
of her brand. I'm so freaking
happy for you my baby boo.
Lucas:Stop being dramatic.
I'm not even sure they’ll use
any of my pics… I was stiff
asf the whole photoshoot.
Tyty:I’m sure you still slayed.
By the way, how’s your driving
lesson going so far, sweetheart?
