Chapter 199

• Aria
• The moment I can no longer feel his presence, when I’m absolutely sure he’s gone, I turn around and fall to the ground. My knees hit the cold earth, and a sob rips from my throat before I can stop it. The tears come fast, blurring my vision as my hands clutch at the dirt beneath me. He’s gone. Lucas is really fucking gone. And the worst part is, I’m the one who made him leave.
• “Aria… Aria, are you alright?” Mark’s voice is soft, concerned. He crouches beside me, placing a steadying hand on my shoulder.