Chapter 79

I swallow roughly and shake my head, "But that's not my fault. He's just down because.." I trail off when I can't bring myself to utter the words. That I can't justify the fact my dad is in the dumps because of my mom dying. It's too painful for me. The mere mention of her makes me want to cry. And I promised myself I never would again. "I thought we were friends forever." "I thought so too," Adam whispers and runs a hand through his short blonde hair. "I'm sorry, Ron." I feel weak. So weak. "You can't leave me behind," I whisper brokenly, "I need you." My voice breaks. "I need you because you're the only thing I have left. My dad won't talk to me, the pack won't talk to me, I need you because you're my best friend. Because we're always supposed to be their for each other. Right?" Adam's eyes are glossy and his lips are parted, "Ron-" "Right?" I echo, cutting him off. Adam is silent. The tears bu