.............. Anessa ............. "Linton?" I mutter, taking in a stench of blood as I enter Linton’s place, but my eyes widen, taking in the state of the place. I rush toward the living room, and I gasp upon finding Linton sitting on the floor, surrounded by broken pieces of furniture. He doesn’t move as I enter. He just sits there, clutching his chest, while sobs wreck his body. "Oh, my Goddess, Linton," I whisper, falling to my knees next to him, tears threatening to fall out of my own eyes as I pull him into my arms, where he sobs uncontrollably. What could have happened to him? "What happened?" I ask as he continues shaking with sobs, and he says he hates her, causing me to freeze. I didn’t think my heart could sink any lower than it did, seeing him like this, but I was wrong.

