Megan POV

Balin looks shocked at my actions, but my chest hurts at his cruel words.

“That was low,” I stare at him, my voice harsh. “That was below the belt for someone who I was beginning to admire as a person.”

I see sharp regret in his eyes, and he steps forward, “Meg-”

“I’m glad,” I murmur, my eyes hollow. “I’m glad you showed me this part of you now. You are the most despicable person I’ve ever met. Knowing - Having gone through losing your own loved ones, you would throw my loss in my face? Do you think it’s easy for me to be attracted to someone?...