~Jasmine~
The softness that Caspian had poured into my soul only minutes ago turned cold, it turned into acid.
I felt it burning through my chest, eating away at the tiny, fragile hope I had allowed myself to feel.
I grabbed my handbag, the strap digging into my shoulder right next to where the mark was still throbbing.
My chair scraped against the floor with a screech that made several students jump, but I didn't care.
"Jasmine!"
Caspian reached for my arm, his fingers spread wide, but I shoved his hand away.
"Don't," I bit out. "Don't you dare."
I didn't wait for a response. I turned and marched out of the cafe, the bells above the door chiming a cheerful tune that felt like a mockery.
The cool air of the hallway hit my face, but it didn't do anything to dampen the rage I
