Where did you get that ring

canopies. The world looked washed out, like someone had drained color from it.

I stood between two holes in the earth and tried to understand that my parents were no longer available to call.

Adrian approached quietly.

“Bella.”

I did not turn.

“Please don’t do this here,” I said.

“I’m not doing anything. I’m trying to comfort you.”

I laughed once. It came continue reading …