Violet
That made me fume in anger again.
When he spoke next, his voice was rougher. “You want to know the real reason? I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to see me through Nicole knowing very well how much you hate her.”
That stopped me cold.
“What is that even supposed to mean?” I asked.
“She doesn’t tell the truth,” he said. “She tells the version that benefits her. And once she does, there’s no correcting it. You have experienced that as well.”
I rested my hand on my temple, trying to process it all. It was a lot to take in.
“You’re too late for that.”
“I know.”
The admission was soft. Devastating.
“Fine. Why the f**k did you not give me the barest idea that this would happen? Why would you let me walk in blindly like that?”
Elijah rubbed his temple, clearly not havi
