Chapter 126: Lies, Lies, and More Lies, Part 1

When I woke up, I was alone. I squeezed my eyes shut, fighting against the familiar - and unwanted - sting of tears. Of course, Trent had gotten up and left. I'd hurt him last night. I might as well have screamed in his face that I didn't trust him.

Groaning, I grabbed the nearest pillow and covered my face. It smelled like Trent, which made my heart clench with hurt and longing.

After several moments of self-pity, I got out of bed and showered. Dressing in comfortable jeans, I reached for my favorite long-sleeved T-shirt with the Black Veil Brides logo emblazoned across the front.

My heart seized for a completely different reason - Simon. I wished I could've told him goodbye or somehow explained. . . everything.

I yanked the shirt on over my head, pulled my hair into a ponytail, and then headed downstairs. The cabin was eerily quiet, and my steps slowed near the bottom of the staircase. Jax was in the kitchen. Cooking eggs.