Elara's pov I thought Damien would say something when he saw me after the whole declaration, but he just gave me a disgusting look and walked away. I remember feeling torn as I watched his back leave the compound. I cried immensely as Lily held me throughout our ride back here. It was a terrible feeling to be rejected this time. I stood in front of my door gathering the courage to knock. I knew there was no possible way it would open, not after what happened today, but I still wanted to try. "Mom!!" I called out after knocking a few times and nobody answered, "Mom!" I called out louder this time, and the door flung open, revealing Finn's stupid face. I walked past him and into the house waiting for some sort of smug remark, but none came. "Where's mom?" I asked, and he didn't bother to

