Chapter 64

I drop to the couch the moment Deep ushers me into his house, closing my eyes and taking in some fresh breath. I know I look pathetic right now—from the messy hair to the red eyes with puffy eyebags due to crying—and I am sure I look so dull, but I won't dare even ask to take a shower. Until I see Mayleen, until I find a way to save my sister, until I am certain that everyone around me is safe, I don't think I will be smiling. "Here, have some." Deep offers me a glass of water, which I gladly take and gulp down in one go. "You want more?" I nod my head, and he disappears to get me more, returning with a jar of water. I take another glass.

What has happened in the last twenty-four hours has left me so drained—drained of everything. "Do you feel any better now?" He asks, sitting beside me, and I look at him.

How both perfect and imperfect was it for him to come into my life? Before I can answer him, my eyes land on his left hand. A bandage. I hadn't even noticed it. And now I