Chapter 75

The days that followed Spike's passing were a blur of grief and pain. Each moment felt like an eternity as if time itself had slowed to a crawl. I couldn't bring myself to leave my room, the memories of Spike haunting every corner. His absence weighed heavily on my heart, a constant ache that seemed impossible to bear.

Brax remained by my side through it all, his presence a small comfort in the sea of sorrow. He tried his best to console me, offering words of solace and support, but nothing could fill the void that Spike had left behind. Every night, I found myself crying myself to sleep, the loneliness suffocating me in its grasp.

But amidst the darkness that threatened to consume me, there was a flicker of light—a glimmer of hope that shone through the cracks in my broken heart. It was the memories of Spike's love and his belief in me when I couldn't believe in myself. Though he may no longer be physically present, his spirit lived on within me, guiding me through the storm.

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