VICTORIA'S POV

"Rosaline! Go back inside!" Theodore said as he rushed towards her.

"Stop where you are, or I'll slit my throat!" Rosaline threatened, her eyes fixated on Robert.

Robert, who was still hugging me, became so stiff that it felt like I was hugging a stone rather than a person.

It wasn't long before I felt him trembling under me as he gripped my elbows to stabilize himself.

It was a good sign, I guess. His resolution was breaking. I knew what he was feeling right now, and I think this was the only way left we can use to bring the humanity in him back.

Turning around, I...