Chapter 43. Had a Chance

KADE

The waves of emotions hit me out of nowhere, suffocating and painful. 

I knew I had gotten over Miranda’s death, and that was why my chest was so painful. Because I knew I shouldn't be this way when I was the reason she was no more. I knew I should suffer when her love for me was what killed her. 

I felt everything in a rush, and I couldn't keep my emotions in check. They were all over the place. 

We reached the Iannellis mansion, but I didn't step out. I stayed still with my face buried in my palms, sweating, my head throbbing with a painful headache. 

“Take your time,” Belladonna said as she stepped out, her voice soft but still hard. 

I didn't move for a very long time. I wasn't sure if I was even breathing. My chest was tight, my throat closed up, and my eyes burned. It felt like… It felt like I was going to cry. 

If crying would lessen this feeling in my chest, then I would gladly embrace it, but unfor