I lifted my head, my eyes blazing with defiance.
Travis struggled to contain his anger. "Amari, don't make me angry."
In the past, Travis's displeasure always scared me into submission. His mere frown was enough for me to admit fault, without him having to utter a word.
That was because I used to care about him. But now, I care about nothing.
I glared at him and didn't utter a word.
Travis's eyes narrowed. "Amari, if you behave, I can give you everything you want, even marriage. Have you really thought this through?"
He withheld what I once longed for. Now, he used threats and promises to force my compliance.
Despite being his chosen mate, I would always be second to his childhood friend, Solana. The emptiness inside me grew, and I knew what I had to do. Enduring the pain, I responded coldly, "Travis, let's break off our bond."
For a moment, there was silence. Then, Travis laughed, a sound that cut deeper than any wound. "You can't be serious, Amari. You're not going anywhere. You've always stayed, no matter what."