CHAPTER 71: A BREAK

SILAS' POV:

"If I leave this room, it's over. I won't chase you anymore and try to fix this shit with you. There's not going to be effort on my part again. We'd be breaking up."

Despite her threat, her eyes plead with me to give in like I always have; to the guilt, the overwhelming pressure, to her wants.

"Leave." I respond curtly.

"Silas!"

"I'm sorry, Elena, but I don't need this right now."

She watches me, heart broken. The hurt in her tears- stained eyes stare back ...