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"I'm breaking my bond with you." Allen stared at Damon and blinked. She was not shocked, but still.

''You're- what?"

"I'm breaking my bond with you." Damon shrugged carelessly.

"You just aren't worth it anymore." Allen blinked rapidly as her words caught in her throat.

"I'm- not?" Damon laughed harshly.

"Did you ever honestly think you were?" He raised an eyebrow when Allen remained silent. "Oh, how cute! You did. Well, Allen, babe, I can assure you that you're not. You never have been. I don't know how you ever thought you were worth a single thing, but you're not."

"But- I-" Allen shook her head.

"I don't...