Mature Content Warning Charlie Louise is gone. For years, she has been the one person who is always there, the one I can call at three in the morning when I’m drunk, and she’ll pick up. The one who listens when I need to vent about Cassandra. The one who takes it when I’m in a foul mood and decide to snap at her. She’s like a pet, always loyal and supportive. And now, all of a sudden, she’s just done. It has to be that bastard Elias. He has a way of bringing out the most selfish, ugly side of everyone he touches. I lash out and kick the wall. The sharp sting in my toes clears my head for a second, but the fire in my chest is still roaring. I’m not sad. I’m just furious. Louise is mine. Seeing someone else, especially Elias touch her makes my skin crawl with rage. I’ve called her over

