Chapter 6
Leila
PAST
I ran as fast as my legs would carry me back to my apartment, waiting for the fear to settle into my bones, but that never happened.
There was a spilt second when the gun was against my skin that I thought I was afraid, but every step I took away from him forced about a gallon of hate through my veins.
If I ever see him again, I will be ready.
He may have drew the first weapon, but I’ll draw the last.
I waited to forget him. I wanted to forget him. I couldn’t, though. Every time I close my eyes I see his face, feel his breath on my skin, hear his void in my ear. What’s wrong with me? I don’t need any part of what he is offering, but he’s all I am thinking of.
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