CLARA

"Must everyone prove themselves to you? Until you're satisfied? Why can't you be selfless and just give people a chance?"

The moment those words left my lips, I instantly regretted it, not only did I go too far but...

"Roberto, are you-" Before I could finish my sentence, his eyes ignited into a fierce crimson, a sight I had never witnessed before.

"I-" He collapsed, the weight of his body hitting the floor with a heavy thud before I could utter another word.

What just happened?

"Roberto!" I rushed to his side, desperation clawing at my throat as I tried to lift him. His body lay still, and the...