I Deleted You Traitor Even My Blade Forgot Your Name novel Chapter 51

Chapter 9

Downstairs, the door clicked shut.

It was barely a sound, but Zach heard it like a gunshot.

His chest clenched tight.

Nora’s voice replayed in his head–that flat, final “Then we’re done.”

she’d tossed it out so carelessly, yet it landed with brutal finality.

ike she actually meant it this time. Like she was really walking away for good.

No way. That’s impossible!

OW! Zach, that HURTS!”

Gianna’s sharp cry yanked him back to reality.

He glanced down and realized his hand was crushing her ankle.

What’s going on? You okay?”

Gianna asked, her face all soft concern.

ach shook himself out of it and straightened up, slipping back into his usual composure.

Without a word, he bent down and lifted her into his arms.

Where… where are we going?” Gianna nestled against his chest, voice tinged with shy anticipation.

But Zach’s answer came out stiff: “Guest room. You should rest there.”

le said it like he was trying to convince himself more than her.

She’ll come back. This room stays as it is.”

fis gaze drifted to the vanity across the room, where a necklace still sat untouched.

The one he’d given Nora.

Nothing expensive or flashy–just a simple piece.

But she’d cherished it like it was priceless, wearing it every single day.

Only took it off when she showered.

faint smile tugged at Zach’s lips.

She forgot it which meant she’d have to come back for it eventually.

The tight knot in his chest loosened.

See? She wasn’t really gone.

Still cradled in his arme, fenua’s eyes flashed with kristinss. Brough her voice stayed syrupy sweet. You’re cheaya so good to sue, Zach,”

He set her down on the guest bed and turned to call the family doctat, but Glanna caught his sleeve

Chapter 9

Don’t bother with that, just say here with me

She gazed up at him with those wide, pleading eyes–all vulneradley and dampstones,

Zach made some noncommittal sound, but his mind had diedy wendered back to Nore’s band-

he cuts from those bracelet therds, blood seeping through her fingers.

So when Glanna leaned in dower, he pestled back instinctively.

Turned and dosed the door behind him with polite distance,

Get some sleep,”

hat night, Zach lay alone in bed staring at the ceiling

The empty space beside him felt enormous-

glaring reminder that Nora wasn’t there anymore,

le rolled over. Then back again.

ouldn’t get comfortable no matter what he tried.

inally, he reached for her pillow and pulled it against his chest.

ler scent still clung to the fabric–faint but unmistakable.

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