Chapter 29

Brandon

As the next five days pass, I'm unable to do anything, unable to eat, sleep, nothing. All I can do is hurt as I sit here on the floor in the dark, blaming myself.

I thought I was doing the right thing by staying and not running, but maybe if I would've listened and left then maybe she would still be alive.

I take in a shaky breath as I reach up and wipe away the endless tears that won't seem to stop falling from my eyes, knowing all the things I've done have finally caught up to me and now I'm paying for it.

I just feel empty inside without Misty.

I squeeze my eyes shut as they burn with tears. I sit here as old memories play out in my head. I think about the first time I saw her in that restaurant. It all seems like it was just yesterday and now she's gone. I always knew that I was no good for her. I always knew I could never give her the life she deserved because of my past, but I tried, I tried to be a good male, a good mate, but all I've done is gotten her killed.

I look