Chapter 34. Hanging Between Us

Chantel Raven

I process what he's telling me, trying to come up with a logical explanation. Lexcis could be lying, but I don't think he is. The pieces of this mysterious puzzle start to fall into place in my mind.

"You'll see," Lexcis adds with a sly grin, leaving an enigmatic air hanging between us.

That's what he meant? That's dark since I won't be seeing anything when I'm dead. The weight of the revelation settles in, and a shiver runs down my spine.

"Thank you for telling me." I get up from the bench, gradually, not showing any hurry even though my entire body is aching to run away. I muster the strength to confront what lies ahead.

"Chantel-" Lexcis began, his words heavy with concern.

"I'm fine. Truly. I don't care about it. I know that he doesn't love me. And I sure as hell knew that he didn't love me as much as everyone else used to say or think. Let&