#Chapter 86: “Plese leave.”

Cara's POV “Please, leave.” That is all I manage to say. My cheeks feel wet, and I realize they are my tears. They roll down one after another, but I refuse to look weak. …Not like before. Not like the fragile person I used to be. I need to stay strong. I wipe the tears away, turn quickly, and pull open my wardrobe. I grab an oversized sweater and put it on. The way it wraps around me calms me slightly, but I still keep my back to Alaric. “You need to go. Right now,” I say, doing my best to keep my voice steady. “About last night… It was a mistake. I was drunk and it didn’t mean anything.” I feel my voice steadying further as I speak, my resolve growing. “We have no relationship, and we never will. Just like you’ve always wanted.” “The partnership between DarkWood and BloodyMoon won’t change because of this. Don’t worry—I’m not petty.” Just like he wants. Just like I used to want. “Wait, Cara…” he starts. I feel calmer now, calm enough to turn and face him.