CHAPTER 52
Erica's POV
(Jane)
I sat on the bed with my head almost touching my knees, my arms wrapped tightly around them like I was trying to hold myself together. My heart still hurt from the fight I had with Dante this morning. Even though I was starting to realize that he often spoke without feeling, this morning was worse. His anger and disappointment hurt me more than usual.
For weeks, I dealt with his mean treatment, held back my pride, hid who I really was, and tried to be someone else - Jane. But Dante wasn't making it any easier. After today, I wasn't even sure I could keep it up anymore.
I got up, trying not to make a sound. I felt a knot in my chest that was getting tighter. I put my ear to the door and listened carefully for the sound of heavy footsteps in the hall, the c
