LORETTA

“Rea!”

His voice was muffled by the loud thoughts ringing in my head. The cool night air brushed my skin like a tease. I heard another sound of a door slamming shut behind me

I didn't turn, I just kept on walking.

My legs felt heavy, and my heels unbalanced, my body swayed, and I couldn't see past three inches in front of me, not with how tears had misted my eyes

“Loretta,” My name came out rough, none of his usual composure left in it. “Get back in the car”

I couldn't just hear his voice; I could feel it beside me. Still, I didn't turn. “No”

He...