I stared at Aria’s message until the words blurred.
I might lose my brother, but I'm not going to lose my best friend too.
My chest tightened.
Blake noticed my expression.
“What did she say?”
I locked my phone.
“Nothing.”
He frowned.
“Chloe.”
I looked at him.
“She wants me to leave tomorrow.”
His face changed immediately.
“What?”
“She thinks I should leave the house.”
Blake ran a hand through his hair.
“Of course she does.”
“She’s scared.”
“I know.”
“She thinks this is going to ruin everything.”
Blake looked down.
For the first time since I had known him, he looked completely unsure of himself.
“I never wanted this to happen.”
“What?”
“You and Aria fighting because of me.”
I swallowed.
“This isn't only because of you.”
He looked at me.
“You're right.”
He stepped
