Chapter 61

VANCE

“I miss her. Every. Fucking. Day.”

I tilt my head back against the wall, jaw locked so tight it aches. I thought I was done with this part. I thought I’d already lived through the worst of it.

But apparently not.

Apparently, my kitten fucked me up so bad I couldn't let go of her.

The room is quiet enough that I can hear Mateo breathe.

Then, without looking at him, I say it again.

“Do you… m