Chapter 7

I replied, "She never really loved me. What she cares about is her own future. Eamon and I were just extras in her life plan.

"Whenever something more important came up, we could be dropped without a second thought."

Darian opened his mouth, but had nothing to say.

"Dr. Blackwell, I'm busy. If that's all…" I said.

"I'm quitting the project," he said.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because I can't face staying here," Darian said, getting to his feet. "Aldric, whether you believe it or not, I really care about Calanthia. But I never crossed any lines."

"That's something you should…