# Kaira's POV

After pulling myself together, I whispered, "Let go of me."

He said nothing. His arms stayed locked around me like chains.

I forced myself out of his grip. My hands shook as I stepped back.

I shot a glance at him, then looked away quickly. How was I supposed to react? Sad? Angry? Frustrated? Like his innocent little sister? I didn't know anymore. So I just held everything inside, where it burned like acid.

"I'll leave first," I said. My voice came out weak and broken.

Tony ...