Ch-39

JESSICA'S POV ~ As soon as I stepped into the four walls of my room, I slumped to the floor, heaving out a deep sigh. I palmed my face, panting heavily as a sickening feeling engulfed me, making my gut twist. A feeling that made me want to curl into a ball and never bring my head up ever again. I had almost broken down in front of Keagan, despite the years I'd spent vowing never to do so. My tears had almost spilled, and he almost took advantage of my vulnerability. How many years had I craved those words? For him to want me back? How many times had I longed for him to assure me that I was the only one he cared about? How many times had I been left wanting, left hurting? Bloodcurdling fury replaced my grief as quickly as a snap of the fingers. I straightened, my eyes hardening into cold, calculating slits. No... it was too late. What I wanted was revenge. I wanted Emma to suffer, to bleed like she made me bleed, and then make Keagan watch his beloved slowly die before his very eyes. An