The Werewolf's Best Friend is A Genius

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Chapter 56 - Shattered

FLO POV

Devastated. Broken. Crushed.

There was a myriad of words that I can describe how Jong In looked now but nothing can fully scope how the happiness slowly disappeared from his features.

I felt rather then saw him pulling away. Seeing a protective wall come up as his eyes looked far away. It looked like he heard someone close to him died.. in some sort of way someone did.

"I'm sorry." I murmured and touched his face.

I knew nothing I can say would make him feeling better now.

"Ca- can I have some time alone?" He whispered.

"Of course." I understood and started to move out of the bed. My feet was already on the floor when his hand grabbed my arm. I looked back at him and he was still looking blank. "Yes Jong In?"

"Can you hug me before you go?"

I felt my heart break as I did what he asked. I went back beside him and wrap my arms around him. His head rested against my chest as I stroked his hair softly.

"I love you Jong In and always will." I said softly kissing his hair. He didn't answer me but I felt his arms squeeze me gently. After a moment his arms fell away. I knew then he wanted to be alone. "I'll be outside. Just call me if you need something."

I step out of the room casting one last look at him. He was starting as the window with a pensive expression. I felt my eyes getting prickly so I close the door gently and slump down on the floor. I cried for him. For everyone. For every sacrifice made for me. I don't know why they keep doing it. The prices they pay for my sake was too much.

I sobbed and tried to keep quiet but it was so hard. I know how much Jong In loved what he had lost. I can see the passion in his eyes every time he talks about it. It was his dream even before he met me and now because of me he can never get it.

It was heartbreaking.

I wish I can do something. Anything to get it back. I would trade anything but sadly magic doesn't exist here and despite what advancement we had manage to gain, base on what Gus showed me that day I knew it was no use. It was unrepairable. The damage that single bullet did would mar my Jong In for the rest of his life.

I cried myself out and slowly pulled up. Glancing at the time it was almost morning so with everyone still fast asleep and with nothing else to do I decided to make breakfast. Cooking has always calmed me down and I hope it can now.

I was putting the second batch of cup cakes in the oven when Gus joined me. One look at my face and he knew what happened.

"Have you told him Kid?" He asked.

"Yeah.." I trailed out closing the oven door and wiping my hands on the apron. I felt like I wanted to cry again. I felt Gus pull me against him and stroked my hair.

"It's okay Flo. It's okay." He said soothingly.

I cried and hugged the man who had also sworn to protect me. So many people wanted me to protect me and I don't understand.

We heard foot steps and Nana's voice called out.

"Is my fluff ball cooking? It smells heaven-" She stopped and I raised my tear stained face.

"Oh darling." Nana said and opened her arms. I ran to my second mother. The person who had taken care of me when my mother was either too sick or too busy. Her arms have always brought me comfort, which I now needed badly. "Did you tell Kai about his leg?"