Serena's POV.
"Let go of it," Ross pleaded, his eyes wide with worry.
I laughed, a harsh, mocking sound. "Why should I listen to either of you?" I challenged, my voice rising. "You're both selfish and greedy! You only think about yourselves. What about me? Don't I deserve to be happy?"
My eyes flashed with anger as I glared at them. "Why does my life have to revolve around you two? Why?" I demanded, my voice cracking with emotion.
Richard's eyes dropped, avoiding mine, while Ross begged me to drop the sword.
"Serena, please... we're sorry. Just put the sword down."
But I was beyond reason. "You think a simple apology will fix everything?" I spat, my eyes blazing with anger. "You both want me to reject you without even considering my feelings. You're only thinking about yourselves, as
