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RYLEY
When you think about words, you never really put it into context how strong they could actually be when spoken. I had gone too far and the second Ashleigh ran away from me, I regretted the harsh response. Hurting her was my goal . . . I didn’t plan on breaking her. Dammit. I let my anger and pain get in the way. Before I could rush after her, Gabriella beat me to it and took off down the hall. How could I be so f*****g stupid?
“Ryley, are you okay?” Megan asked, coming into my room. “What did you say to her?”
Grabbing my bag, I slung it over my shoulder and started for the door. “Something I shouldn’t have. Let’s go to the party and see if they show up. I have to find her.”
Once outside, I texted Gabriella but she never responded or called back. That didn’t surprise me, consi
