Chapter 35

"Life is about accepting what you’ve got and moving on." – Marshy Marsh

MELODY POV

Anger blared like tiny balls of the hurricane that sent goosebumps skittering to every part of my skin. Heat seeped into my limbs, dispelling the avalanche of unhappiness and the momentary release I was soaking in. The sound of the tires squealed as Jordan pulled out of the parking lot without a back glance.

I stood there watching the spot he just vacated, then bit my tongue until metal and hotness were all I could taste. I shook the nasty images of Jordan's mutilated body, then started walking with no clear sense of direction.

The sound of my heels against hard pavement was annoying to my ears. I dispersed everything from my soul and emptied my body until all I could feel was nothing. The dull ache in my chest threatened to claw my heart out before spreading its wings and bathing me in hatred.

Time ceased to have the meaning as I trudged the streets of Los Angeles with blank eyes, an unfeeling heart, a