Chapter 4

Damian shoved me out the door.

Through the closed door, I could hear them laughing together inside. Each burst of laughter felt like a knife twisting in my chest.

After what felt like forever, I dragged my numb legs away. I walked slowly.

Part of me kept hoping that if I went slowly enough, Damian would call out from behind me and tell me it was all just a sick joke.

Then I saw my clothes piled next to the dumpster, and I finally understood. This wasn't a joke.

Damian had thrown me out of his life.

I stumbled forward…