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“But that’s not the way the world works, is it? We don’t get a choice about e are or the circuet to choose that

“God, what are we doing to each other?”

Bryce looks atWe’re not har this God, Katti, take a second and think, please, about exactly what I’ to me

“The only thing we’re doing right now is causing each other pain because we’re not together Don’t you realize how badly I want you? How this is destroying me?”

I stare at hi the truth

“I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want you, Katti And I wouldn’t change a daether—even if it was later than we liked I’o away because you say it’s over”

I should say so back to him, but I can’t find the words My voice dried up entirely in my throat and all I can do is stare at the man I’ve always loved, and who I’ve alanted to love me

He laughs, but it’s bitter and full of pain “I don’t kno you act like it’s so easy to just stop feeling”

“Easy?” I ask, shocked “None of this has been easy”

“Could have fooled me, Katti But know this: I can’t just turn it off No matter how oing to feel the way I do You can run all you want, but I think it’s the same for you

“And I’ll be here when you realize it I swear it I will always be here”