Chapter 174: Wanting to Escape

"So what if she is? So what if she isn't? How does that change anything for you?" Arthur's brows pulled tight, his voice cold enough to make me shiver. He'd been distant since yesterday. Colder than usual. I told myself it was because he had a girlfriend. And maybe that was true. It didn't make the ache in my chest any easier to bear, but it made one thing clear. I couldn't keep doing this. "If she's your girlfriend, then we need to end this." My voice was steady, even though my heart wasn't. "You already have someone to keep you satisfied. You don't need me anymore." The words tasted bitter, but I forced them out. If he had a girlfriend, then this cold shoulder made sense. What didn't make sense was why he hadn't said it outright. His eyes darkened. "That's why you came here? To tell me this?" "Yes." Arthur stood in one fluid motion, his steps measured as he closed the space between us. When he stopped in front of me, I had to tilt my head back to meet his gaze. His eyes were fire and