"I thought you were my friend!" I snarled at Celia.
"You have some nerve to think we were ever friends!" she growled.
I couldn't help but stare at her in disdain while she looked at me the same.
It was obvious that she was seething with anger over Kaleb's decision to choose me. However, I also noticed a hint of bewilderment and pain in Kaleb's eyes, as if he had realized that I was not the person he had thought me to be. The prospect of being thrust into a situation where I would have to reveal my deepest secrets made me feel a surge of emotion, and I could feel tears welling up in my eyes as my pride was overshadowed by shame. I knew that I had to be honest with Kaleb before we could move forward, but I also felt a strong sense of intrusion and was determined to defend my integrity and
