ATLAS I stomped my foot on the interlocked floor, frustration and rage coursing through my veins and tightening my muscles. Why couldn’t I just…say it? Why couldn’t I f*****g tell her that yeah, we weren’t in a relationship but she was driving me insane? Every look, every touch, every defiance. It drives me f*****g insane, and I like her for just that. I like that she can get a reaction out of me. I like that she challenges me. I like her… But I can’t even tell her that, can I? The thing was, I was head-over-heels crazy for Elena, but I struggle so hard to repress the feelings I very much itch to express. And I do this for her sake. To protect her from the Grants before they swallowed her up too. Like they did my mother. So no, I’m not bold enough to tell Elena how I real

