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38. Hurt
Isabelle
The day passed by slowly, as if I was in a trance, cursed to feel unnerved for one day because of my hurtful words.Lucian wasn't here. I couldn't feel him. I couldn't smell him. I couldn't see him. He wasn't here.The hurt on his face played in my mind like a broken record. I felt a pang in my chest, for I knew why, but I didn't actually know why. I mean— it was true, wasn't it? Wasn't this just for show? Wasn't this all just for a dam deal? Just so he could win?That's right. I was being used. And I didn't want to be used. But what other choice did I have? My mom, my dad.. me. We wouldn't be able to survive if I didn't make a deal with Lucian.I looked to my left. Empty as I felt.My mind wandered to my dream, letting the words replay that were spoken from a twisted, angelic mouth."I like you. Maybe a bit more than I care to admit. Even though I just admitted it."I smiled at the thought. I wisRelated chapters
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