“Don’t debate, don’t make excuses. It’s a simple question. Yes or no,” I say.

Aaron’s dark eyes are narrowed. He goes to reach for my hand and I yank it back.

“Aaron! Answer me.”

“Yes.’

What’s left of my heart breaks. Everything has been a lie. From the moment I set foot in his home. He’s always planned to rid himself of me, to wed and mate and make a family with another

person.

I’ve been used and abused for years.

And my sacrifices, my love, every slight I’ve put up with…it’s all been for nothing.

“You should leave,” I tell him.

“Not without you.”

have the strength to argue. My body hurts. My heart aches and I’m having a very difficult time thinking of

keep on living.

door then the

she says. “You’re up.”

into the room and grabs my chart. She notes

steps out of the way

like to request that all information pertaining to my health is only shared directly with me. If there are forms I need to fill out, I will.”

nods. “A nurse will come by

one time had meant everything to me. “Aaron, I think it’s best

might need

has single handedly broken me. “No. I don’t need anything from you.” I turn to the physician. “Dr. Moore, can you

isn’t over, Leah.”

on it because she’s too busy studying my vitals, but

I hold my breath waiting to see if he’ll leave or if this will turn into an even greater

storms out

I both breathe sighs of

And he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to give up. Or give in.”

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