NATALIE
“ Anne. ” I call out her name again, higher in volume this time.
She doesn’t respond. The sound of her heartbeat drowns even more until it’s a weak tik-tik in my ears and nothing else.
“ Anne. ” I yelp, tears sliding down my cheeks.
I drop my head down, anger taking the place of hurt quickly. A thorn pierces my heart, making me bleed inside.
Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath. It’s all my fault.
My hold tightens around her hand until I am unconsciously drawing her blood. The surge o