Pain. It has a way of digging its way deep into your soul until you're engulfed with it. Its claws, anchored into your heart until you're beyond numb. One so deadly yet intoxicating.

I thought I knew pain, but this one was toxic, disguised to be alluring. It left me completely broken and utterly bruised.

- Mac

She was the answer to all his unworded questions.

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I hope you all had a Merry Christmas.🎄I just wanted to pop on here one last time before the New Year since we'll be kicking off the first Saturday in January with the Prologue. I recently realized that the link to the update schedule I provided in the previous chapter was inaccessible to everyone. But now it is.

Once again, here are the links to all the important Bruised-related content. (Direct links --->)

I'm excited to continue this journey with you guys in the new year. Till then, stay blessed.

Love muchly,
Jane.