Chapter 39: Sisters

ELLIE

I woke up alone in my old bed and was instantly miserable. My eyes stung, but I managed to hold back my tears.

I hadn't fully realized I loved Cohen until he broke my heart and knowing that shattered it all over again.

With great effort, I forced myself to get out of bed and get ready for the day. Most of my morning sickness had passed and I was grateful. If I puked today it might be the thing that threw me into another sobbing fit. Hell, if much of anything happened today it might wreck me.

I was barely hanging on by a thread.

I made my way to the banquet room and forced myself to order a healthy meal. It wasn't for me. I hadn't been able to taste much since my fight with Cohen. I didn't have much of an appetite either, but I knew Little Monster needed food.

The hall was somber, and I knew it was because of Sarah. We all felt her absence and last night's ceremony lingered in all of our minds.