Every Broken Part (Series)

Chapter Forty-Four.

               D E V I N 

   I quickly punched the code into the hospital door, running through it as it opened. I could just feel it, this is where Graizen has to be. My heart sunk as my eyes landed on Jax in his hospital bed. Graizen was holding his hand, his head resting on the side of Jax's bed. I lost my breath as I stared at Graizen. He was wearing all black just like Rayner, the top of his dress shirt was slightly undone. Graizen jumped as his eyes landed on me, quickly letting go of Jax's hand.

"What are you doing here?"

His words were harsh and defensive as he took in my appearance. I felt insecure as he stared at me up in down in my dress.

"I'm coming to get you. The wedding is about to start."

His eyes were glossy as he quickly looked away from me. He stared down at his sleeping brother. I slowly approached him, grabbing onto his arms. I turned his body so it was facing me. Graizen couldn't hold in his tears as he collapsed into me. His head buried itself into my neck as I leaned into him.

"I've always blamed him for everything wrong in my life. All this time, I thought he created the demons in my life. He didn't. I did. The only person I have been fighting is me. He's my brother. He doesn't deserve this. I should be the one in this bed."

I ran my hands along his back. His voice was muffled as he choked back a sob. We stood like this for a few minutes until Graizen started to calm down. He pulled his head up from my shoulder, as I stared into his tear-filled eyes. I gently wiped them, as he leaned into my touch.

"I never forgave him, for what he did. I never understood how he could lose control like that. But, after almost losing you. After seeing what it was like to lose you, I understand. I would've killed everyone in my path if you had died."

He was pulling at my heart's strings with his words. I didn't say anything as I processed the weight of what he just said.

"I don't deserve you."

His voice was barely above a whisper. I shook my head as I held onto his face with my hands. I reached up to his hair, capturing every inch of beauty with my eyes. This man in front of me is truly a masterpiece, and I love every single part of him. I love every broken part of him, and I'm never going to stop.

"I don't deserve any of you, Thia." He repeated.

"Shut up, drama queen."

I crashed my lips against his. I could feel the hunger and passion from him as my back hit the wall. He ran his hands through my hair as I spread my arms across his chest. I was on cloud nine as I traced his lips with mine. We were the only two people in the world as I pulled at his shirt.

"This dress is absolutely killing me."

I let out a laugh as he ran his hands along my waist, staring down at me. I've been getting way too many comments about this damn dress. I gasped as I pulled away from Graizen.

The dress.

The wedding.

"Graizen! The wedding!"

He rolled his eyes as he kissed my neck, playing with my hair. I groaned. I couldn't help but smile as his eyes met mine.

"Do we have to?"

"Yes!"

I pulled at his collar as I ran as quickly as I could in my heels.

"You're too slow." Graizen droned on as I felt my legs being lifted from the ground. I let out a scream as Graizen carried me, bridal style, in his arms. I couldn't help but hold my laughter in as we made our way to the ceremony. Aphelia instantly relaxed as she saw us, a smirk on her face. Rayner shot Graizen a glare as he looked at the two of us.

"You guys are up. Go!"

Aphelia motioned to the aisle. I nodded, looking up at Graizen.

"You can put me down now."

He had an unreadable look on his face as he stared down at me. His legs started walking forward, as all eyes were on us.

"Graizen, I swear to God if you don't put me down right now I'll-"

"Shh," He quickly silenced me. "It's impolite to talk during a wedding."

My face felt like fire as his footsteps reached the aisle. He had an enormous smile on his face as he made his way down. I held my face in my hands, embarrassed out of my mind.

"I'm going to kill you."

Graizen's smile didn't fade as I peeked into the crowd. Ryker was laughing right at me as I shot him a glare. I can imagine my face is as red as a tomato at this point. Graizen gently set me down next to Micah and Aster before making his way over to Ryker.

I teared up as Aphelia made her way down the aisle. Rayner looked proud as he walked beside her. I glanced over to Ryker, who was a shaky mess as he stared at his soon to be wife. He could barely stand still as she made her way over to him. Rayner stepped back, as he stood next to Graizen.

Ryker couldn't stop himself as he placed his lips onto Aphelia's. Everyone chorused in laughter as he mouthed a sorry as the ceremony began. I felt so much love as I looked at Aphelia and Ryker. They have been through so much. They deserve this more than anyone else. My eyes landed on Graizen, who was staring directly at me. I gave him a glare, motioning to Aphelia and Ryker. He shook his head, continuing to look me up and down. I bit my lip, trying to hold in my laughter as he shot me a wink. The room felt empty as I held Graizen's gaze. In these past weeks, this man has sent me on a never-ending roller coaster. He's caused me more pain and grief than anything has in my entire life. He's made me feel every emotion, every feeling I ever thought possible, at once. He's made me question every belief I could ever imagine. He's shaped me into a person I never thought I'd become. I love him. I love him with everything I have inside of me.