Silence

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Ruby pov

I can't talk to Klaus.

I... I want to speak to him. I'm freaked out about this, too freaked out to go back or reach out to mysell, which means this may be my only chance to get some closure.

But Kelly won't ever forgive me if I answer this phone. Everything will be over between us.

I just wanted to say 'screw you' one last time," I say lightly, praying that Kelly believes the lie. Thank god he can't read my mind as Klaus can. "But let it ring. Better to leave him hanging.

"Much better," Kelly agrees, tossing the phone onto the bed.

I...