I saw something twitch in his eyes, something he wanted to cover up but couldn’t. ”Answer me!” I screamed again and pounded at his chest but James just stood there, giving me no reaction, as stable as a mountain wall. ”Avery,” Alex's voice sounded behind me but it was like he was further away. His voice was canceled out but I still heard the softness. ”No!” I screamed and shot my hand out to silence him. ”Avery?” I heard other voices now but I couldn't place them, they were there, someone else was there but I didn't take my eyes off James to see who it was. ”You were supposed to love me,” I said through gritted teeth and tears. ”You were supposed to be my equal, the man who was created for me. You were supposed to care for me and I for you. We were supposed to go throug

