She’s done breaking for everyone else. This time, it’s about her.
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“I’m done,” Alex muttered. “I can’t do this.”
I watched him walk away, his back stiff, hands curled into fists like he was holding himself back from either hitting something or turning around and dragging me upstairs.
“That’s right” I said coldly, venom threading through my voice, “Run away, like you always do.”
He stopped.
His back stiffened before he turned, slowly, rage painted across his face like war paint. His eyes, that usual winter-grey, were now something darker. .
“Say that again,” he growled, grabbing my chin and shoving me back against the wall.
I gasped, air stolen from my lungs. His body pressed against mine, filled with heat, muscle and fury. His breath was hot and ragged against my cheek. His eyes
