Riley's POV

“I care about him,” she said.

“No,” I said. “Youcare about having him, Carian, your care is different.”

“That’s the same thing,” she insisted.

“It’s not,” I replied immediately. “Not even close.”

She stepped closer again, and this time we were only a few inches apart.

“You think he would be better off without me?” she asked.

“Yes,” I said without hesitation.

Her face hardened completely.

“You’re lying,” she said.

“I’m not,” I replied. “You’ve done nothing but hurt him and yourself as well.”

“That’s not true,” she snapped.

“Look at him,” I said. “Look at what he’s become.”

She didn’t respond.

“He’s angry,” I continued. “He’s broken....