*MICEALA*

I didn’t wait to hear another word. My chest burned, and all I heard kept making an echo in my ears.

I walked faster down the corridor, not minding if tears blurred my vision. The walls closed in on me, and the air suddenly felt suffocating.

Why am I hurt? This would eventually happen, but why now? I thought I was finally getting my way in his heart? I can't say I feel betrayed; rather, my heart was what betrayed me, making me think I am relevant to Barrett, stupid enough to think ...