Chapter 81: The Terrifying Prospect of Letting Go

ETHAN

A heavy rainstorm began right after I left Ellie's apartment. And the rain continued throughout the day. The weather was an exact representation of my state of mind. I felt like a heavy, gray, and dark rain cloud.

Alone in my apartment, all I could feel was a massive void. I couldn't feel hungry or have the desire to do anything, and I knew sleep would be impossible for the next few days.

There was only one thing on my mind. A beautiful face, a perfect combination of grayish-blue eyes, fair skin, and dark hair. I hated the idea that she would now only be a memory. And it scared me to think that one day in the future, I might forget her face and every moment we spent together.

Somehow she managed to break through all the barriers I had built and was now imprinted on me, in my mind, my skin, and my heart. Damn it. Unconsciously, I was falling more and more in love with her. I knew this because I missed not only her body but also her scent, her smile, and her sharp and intel