ELODIE'S POV~
The light in my eyes dimmed completely that night. I could feel it, like someone had reached inside my chest and stolen whatever little glow was left. A dull ache crept up and settled heavy in my heart, so suffocating it almost felt like breathing was punishment.
I gave Mila my usual bitter smile, the one I wore when I didn't want anyone to know how much I was bleeding on the inside. She chirped away, tossing her silly little jokes into the room, trying so hard to make me laugh. And she did, well just a little. My lips curved, my chest lifted in a small chuckle, but it wasn't real. It was like dragging a broken bone across glass.
I knew what she was doing. She wanted me to feel better. But I didn't want better. I didn't want hope or comfort or laughter. I wanted the pain t
