Hunter's POV

"She was also your sister." I moved closer and reached for her hand. "And she used you. They both did."

"I know." Her voice cracked. "I wanted to help you and her. I loved my sister...or at least I loved the person I thought she was. I wanted to matter to my family."

The confession really got to me. I totally get it. Helena's lies were all coming out now.

"You matter," I said firmly. "You've always mattered."

"To who?" She pulled her hand away. "My mother? Who sees me as a ...