#Chapter 171: Engagement from Hell

My emotions continued to surge uncontrollably, making my vision blur as tears streamed down my cheeks.

The weight of everything crushed me, making me feel like I couldn't breathe.

The one person that I thought I could trust had been lying to me for who knows how long. I didn't know what parts of Lucas were real and what parts were fake.

I clung to James, my fingers digging into his back as if he could anchor me to reality.

Breathe, Shana. You're fine. You're not going to lose control. You've got this. Just breathe.

I squeezed my eyes shut trying to remind myself that I was okay.

"Shana, you're really worrying me," James said from somewhere above me as he continued to hold me. He started to rub my back gently in a soothing motion. "Are you feeling okay?"

I nodded, unable to voice the words. In reality, I wasn't feeling okay - not in the slightest.

"Don't worry, Shana. You've got me." James's words comforted me, but also made the pain worse.

I thought I had Lucas... I thought I had his