Rosie's POV

My world shattered like fragile glass, and my heart splintered into a million pieces.

I stood frozen, my ears ringing with the words I wish I hadn't heard.

Get

Rid

Of

Her.

It was low and casual, cutting me like a knife.

When Austin's laugh echoes, it's like a cruel mockery as Damien joins in.

Earlier, I had purposely waited, with the thought that he'd come after me, and we would banter with words.

But then, when I saw Austin coming out from the other end, opposite me, I crept to ...