Lilith’s POV

I folded my arms so tightly against my chest and slightly pouted.

“How am I supposed to believe or trust anything you have to say if you keep leaving me in the dark?”

The words slipped out colder than I intended, but I didn’t take them back.

If I wanted to understand, I had to go the extra mile and not run away.

Reed flinched almost as though my words had hurt him, but his expression carried no irritation, just exhaustion and what seemed like regret. ...