Elara's POV
Just minutes ago, he'd called me his partner. And for a second, I'll admit it, something in me wavered. But this was the truth underneath. The apology was never real. It was just another way of putting me back in my place.
I gave him a cold smile.
"Right. I never finished college," I said. "That's all the proof you need, isn't it? That's why you're so sure Celeste is better than me. So tell me. Who did I drop out for?"
My voice didn't shake. "You want to hear it? Fine. I'm not as good as Celeste. I never will be. So go run back to your perfect little wolf girl and stay out of my life."
I shoved him through the door and locked it behind him.
"Elara, you're being ridiculous!" His voice came through the wood, sharp. "All I'm asking is for you to stop lying. Is that really to
