ia's

y head but even at that, I could still feel choked and extremely burdened. How could my family do this to me

ed to kill Aiden and knowing who my father was, his words were not to be taken ligh

up from the bed when I walked in.

why she was still here. It was late in the night and she should be at her house.

ng to my closet where I

lia." She walked to wher

ft and pity was what replaced it. It angered me all the m

abbed my hand again, holding me tightl

finally pulled my han

e wanted to talk to you but she saw me

t even look at me. But now she wanted to talk. I didn't want her talking to me. The only co

t blame h

n't I blame her?" I snapped at Leah. What was

lly decided to show you some mercy. Aiden must have been a mistake. You have Ri

th of my palms on my ears. "Stop sp

ng as she stared at me. "I'm only stating the truth and you know

ead. I was disappointed. I couldn't believe she was saying this to me. I had alw

. .just as you feel for Aiden, y

n case you forgot. Now tell me," I folded my arms. "how will you feel if I asked you to reject Derrick? I'm sure you

." She trailed off and my

was ready to tear her

e I really would have attacked her if she said the word. I was sick an

r by the shoulder and walking to the bathroom

nna kill him. I know you don't want him dead. Rejecting him is better than having him ki

n me. She was right and I knew it. My grip on my night dress got t

er way. Your father has made up his mind and he has t

derstand how I feel when you don't. None of you understands

's no

ff. I was tired of lis

dd

ah!" I yelled at her

n't get to talk

u don't get out now, I

r waiting behind for y

ask you

make sure y

Just go. Go, Leah. Leave." I wal

ing on her face as she stared

turn tomorrow when you're much

n't." I sho

ha

was about this. I didn't want her coming back. I knew what s

before shaking her head and walkin

lf to break down again. Slowly, I slid down the door a

es? Why me? I didn't even feel any form of connection. No mate bond whatsoever. No tingles shooting through my arms and travelling around my body like they did when I was with Aiden. T

nd him alone. He was the

ed as I thought

o do now?" I a

ed with me. But I didn't think she agreed with me this time. It was like she knew what I had decided

e mad at me." I

out all these? Please, sh