-Hope- Hunt me... Hurt me... Break me... I had read that mates wanted nothing more than to protect each other, but that was not what Phoenix was implying. He was speaking of the opposite. I couldn’t understand it, and I had to say the truth about why he wanted me gone, which was even more confusing. I had hoped to finally get some clarity, but it was clear that I was only left more confused. Phoenix had left the room when I hadn’t responded, and I didn’t blame him. He had to think I found him repelling, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what I felt right now. I needed time to think. A lot of time. I changed my clothes and went back to my room. Angela wasn’t anywhere in sight, so I just folded the clothes and left them in the closet for her to take care of. Then, as I entered my room, I sat dow

