My hands froze mid-movement as their words sank in.
A hollow, weary laugh escaped me.
'I don't want their half-hearted care anymore. I never want to see any of them again. Every last feeling I had for these people is gone for good.'
Once I'd gathered all the ashes and sealed the urn shut, I kept my head lowered. "I can't force you to believe the truth. Use this land however you want. I'll find a new grave for my parents on my own. Step aside. From this day forward, we're strangers."
I walked past Alexander and never glanced back.
Panic flared inside Alexander.
He took two quick steps forward to chase after me, but Bruce grabbed his arm to hold him back. "Elara's just throwing another fit. Let her cool off for a bit. We can smooth things over once we're done here."
Unease lingered in
