CHAPTER 48

HAZEL'S POV:

I stayed in bed all day, sobbing and feeling like the worst, most unwanted person on the planet.

I was a fool. I was a fool to think that Onyx had developed a soft spot and a bit of respect for me. I had ignored those looks of disdain from him, those derogatory statements and words he had used on me just because I had a little faith that things were starting to get better and even if it was rocky at first, it would always get better.

But it didn't get better. It got worse, even. Onyx had told me he'd blame his parents' death on me if anything happened to Cherry and now, he was inviting Selah over to the palace. Just when I thought they were over.

I felt this slight pain in my chest. I couldn't help it. I couldn't even sleep. I tossed from side to side and even sat up to lean against the headboard and peek outside.

They were still there and they seemed to be in an argument. I couldn't look at them. I didn't want to, heck.

When I decided that