“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.”

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

keep on living.

two sharp knocks on the door

good,” she says. “You’re

and grabs my chart. She notes some things before coming over to examine me.

the

request that all information pertaining to my health is only

come by with the documents.”

everything to me. “Aaron, I think it’s best if you

might need

“No. I don’t need anything from you.” I turn to the

Leah.” Aaron’s

she’s too busy studying my vitals, but I see. Aaron’s shaking

I hold my breath waiting to see if he’ll leave or if this

storms out

both breathe

was worried,” she admits quietly. “He’s a big sonofagun. And he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to give up. Or give

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