‘No. She started sobbing and pulling at me to hold her, trying to force me into an embrace. All I could think about was you and how much it upset you letting her paw at me. I shoved her away, not wanting anyone else to be wrapped up in my arms besides you. I just couldn’t do it anymore Rose, the pretense, the patience I have had to have and all the while you have put up with so god damn much.’
‘It wasn’t your fault, you didn’t make her this way.’ Rose tried to soothe him, his voice was still husky and strained.
‘She asked me if I still loved her. I was pissed, agitated and I told her I didn’t. Not anymore. That my heart belonged to the girl I wanted to be with and she was waiting for me. That I needed to go.’ Again, he paused, she could imagine him rubbing his face with
