DEVYN’S POV

Amidst the overwhelming pain flowing through me, poisoning my veins, and killing my heart, Gina’s voice coming from outside the door was the most unbearable agony. I could hear how she desperately pounded on the door, imagining how wounded her fists were.

Yet, I couldn’t allow her in. She would try to take the pain away from me, not even caring how much it hurt; that was just how selfless she was.

I didn’t want her to suffer for me, because I believed this was what I deserved.

Gritting my teeth against the surging pain, I forced myself to open my eyes. The palms on my chest radiated...