ARIA
"It means you're becoming just like them! Marcus used me for advancement. Vivienne used me for satisfaction. Michael used me for money. And you..." My voice breaks. "You're using me as an excuse to indulge your worst impulses. To be as cruel and destructive as you want while calling it protection."
The words land like physical blows. I see him flinch, see the pain flash across his face.
"That's not fair," he says quietly.
"Isn't it? Be honest, Dante. You're enjoying this. The power. The control. The ability to destroy anyone who crosses you." I met his eyes. "You don't want revenge for me. You want revenge for yourself. For Christina, for your father, for every time you've ever been hurt or betrayed. And I'm just the excuse you needed to finally unleash it."
"That's not true."
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