"I don't care," I say, but there's no conviction in my voice. Of course I care. Who would be okay knowing the man they love is still in love with someone else? But these two weeks since meeting Aleksei have opened my narrow world and brightened it. I can't just pack my things and give up. We just haven't had enough time together. Eventually, when we leave this house, this place, we'll be able to know each other more and love will bloom. It will.
"Okay, fine. I see you want to continue in denial. Suit yourself, but don't blame me for what I do next. I am not about to lose him to you, Claire, and even if it's a long route, you will eventually get out of the picture. You know you don't fit." She eyes my body. "Almost literally." A cruel laugh escapes, and she continues laughing as she walks
