Alec I’m still rooted to my spot as Sadie’s words continue playing through my mind like a broken record. I want to ask if I am that terrible. So terrible that she would wish I were dead. I can't, though, because I know that I was a monster to her. Worse than a monster, actually. "Alec," I hear Piper's soft, broken voice calling my name, but I don’t turn towards her. My eyes and focus are on Sadie’s retreating back. Shoulder straight and head held up high, she doesn’t give us another glance. It’s like we are nothing but dust at her feet. She disappears from my sight and I rub the area around my chest. I feel like I’ve just taken a huge blow to the chest. It aches and there is no way to alleviate the pain sitting there. “Alec” Piper calls me once again and this time I turn towards her.

