Elena

I felt so bad that I couldn't help but cry. He was in the driver's seat, and I was in the passenger seat. Now our skin didn't touch, and nothing hurt more than that. Walking away from what you don't want to let go of is really tough.

"I don't know what's happening, but everything will be okay, Elena. I promise," Drake had that look of tenderness and concern on his face. He looked at me as if trying to protect me from all the bad things. It hurt knowing that his protective instinct would end when I told him the truth.

I could still see the illusion on...