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in had stripped away my careful disguise, leaving my true features exposed. I felt n

ind of... dramatic makeup?" He actually laughed, a

ember one night, I'd thought about showing him a picture of my real self, the one the world knew before I ran. But Ka

chose he

quiet and steady, even though my insides w

e. "Of course, I care about you, Everly," he said, as if it was obvious. "You' re

My love, my desperate, foolish love, had been a tool. A shield for his precio

e." My voice was surprisingly strong. "I can't b

ng a fraction. "Done? Wha

ving him standing in the rain. Once I was alone in my room, the tears f

he last one was over, I walked out of the hall into a strange commotion. A group of students were on thei

arm. "They won't bother you again," he announced, a

?" I asked, pulling my arm away. "You didn'

tract concept. I remembered his fury when Karmen was upset, his calm indifference to m

ut yourself," I sa

don't be ungrateful," one sneered. "Hayes just avenged you." Other stu

enough? Not rich enough? Is that why you think I don't deserve an equal relationship?" My voice c

ave, but he reached f

My party starts soon. Are you coming?" Karmen.

Maybe going to her party would just make it easier for him to