He is looking at me, his eyes cautious. " I want to see him," I say, holding his breath. What is he thinking? " I just want him to accept my rejection, and you can throw him in jail," I clarify. He seems relieved to hear that. What was he thinking? " He's outside. However, he refuses to accept your rejection," Bruce says. I hate Connor, and my anger towards him grows when I hear that. I clench my jaw. " So, what'll happen now?" I ask, worry lacing my voice. " Don't worry. He will accept your rejection, or he'll live his pathetic life in constant torture," Zuriel says. He seems determined. My hand flies to the constantly itching mark on my neck. " And this?" Zuriel runs a hand through his hair, a little hesitant. Why is he hesitant now? " My mother says the old mark will fade

