Chapter 70

Laura POV

I pace Gemma’s office as she watches me closely. Blood pumps around my body, and I’m convinced it helps calm me.

She never questions why I don’t like to sit down and accepts me for who I am. This isn’t a safe space; this is a safe haven.

“And how do you feel knowing Alex and Damon are gone?” she asks.

My tongue extends to lick my bottom lip. “Relieved,” I admit. “I did think it would give me closure, but I’m not really feeling anything yet.”

Gemma’s mouth curls into a soft smile. “It’s barely been a week, Laura. Closure doesn’t have to happen the next second.

You are probably still digesting what happened, and that’s okay. It might take time, but don’t be frustrated with yourself.”

I nod once. “I know.” I raise my thumb to my lips to chew on the nail. “It felt surreal seeing them again.”

“Did it upset you?”

“At first, yes. It felt like someone had punched me in the throat and I couldn’t breathe. But I knew they were going to die, and I wouldn’t get the chance again.

That