Chapter 10

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(1 Week Later)

I woke up this morning surrounded by two bodies

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I woke up this morning surrounded by two bodies. Chuckling to myself already knowing it was Logan and Liam I wiggle my way out of their arms only for them to snuggle closer together. I grab my phone and take a picture before hopping in the shower. 

30 Minutes Later

Getting out I saw that Logan and Liam were still asleep so I quickly got dressed and decided to wear something to show off my angel wings tattoo. I threw my hair up in a ponytail and headed downstairs.

 I threw my hair up in a ponytail and headed downstairs

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I grab egg, bacon, sausage, bread, and pancake mix. I then put on some music to motivate me so I didn't have to be in silence while cooking. After a couple of songs and almost finishing up the food, I hear someone walk into the kitchen. Turning around I see Carter. I quickly give him a kiss and some coffee and go back to singing around the kitchen as I finish up the pancakes.

"Woah, what smells so good?" Alis says coming into the kitchen. I hand him a plate making him smile. I walk over to Carter giving him on as well. I set up more plates for everyone else and just as I am about to sit down they all come rushing in.

"Woah who made such a great breakfast?" Charlie asks as everyone takes their seats and begins eating.

"Alex did," Carter says smiling. 

"Thanks, Texas," Malachi says

"No problem, pretty boy," I say smiling

"Hey, how come we don't have nicknames?" Alis asks

"Yall do," I say confused

"Really?" He asks

"Yes, you are Alis. Charlie is sugar. Malachi is pretty boy. Carter is hun. Cory is sweetheart. Logan is darlin'. And Liam is babe," I tell him and when looking around everyone has big smiles on their faces.

"Why are yall lookin' at me like Santa looks at his cookies?" I ask making them chuckle.

"I swear your sayings get more creative every day," Liam says. Just then the doorbell rings. I get up and open the door. When I do I am met with Military men and I automatically know.

"No, please don't tell me, " I say as tears stream down my face.

"Are you Miss. Stone?" One asks

"Yes sir," I tell him trying to answer him without breaking down completely.

"We are sorry to inform you but as of yesterday, Kayden Black was killed in the act of duty serving our country. His last request was to give you this letter and his purple heart. Since Mr. Black did not have any living relatives he said you will be getting his flag at his send-off,"  He says and I nod. He salutes and walks away. I close the door and am met with confused faces. But not being able to handle it I walk away and to my room. I open the letter setting his purple heart down.


My dearest friend if you are getting this it means I did not make it. And I know you may be wondering why I haven't written you, well it is because I couldn't. I knew if I did and you had written back I wouldn't be able to take it knowing you were still stuck in that house. I wouldn't be able to handle me being so far away and not able to do anything to help. So I hope you forgive me Love Bug. Don't stay caught up in my death too long I want you to live a happy life free and happy with the people you find or love. Take care Love Bug.

                          Until we meet again in the stars- Kayden


I am in full-blown tears after setting the note down. I begin trashing my room as I scream. It is not fair that everyone I love is taken from me. Why is it always me? What did I do to deserve this? I don't stop until I feel hands wrap around me pulling me close to them. I scream and cry until I can not no more. The next thing I know blackness clouds my vision.

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