How to Fix a Broken Heart

Prologue

PROLOGUE

The pain was so great inside and out that even Gracie’s scream was shocked into submission. Instead, she sat motionless on the toilet, whimpering like a frightened puppy. She knew Lewis was outside, just the other side of the door, but she couldn’t find the strength to call his name. She was in this alone. It was happening to her, alone.

She was aware that blood was pouring from her. Feeling suddenly woozy, her head lolled forward as if she were a rag-doll.

Losing consciousness, she had just one last wish – never to wake up from this insurmountable nightmare.