Chapter 3

I pushed Vincent back, and hurt flashed across his face.

"You still want to push me away," he said, his voice low and wounded.

I gritted my teeth, steeling myself.

"We just started dating. The way you're acting is scaring me," I said, trying to sound firm.

I needed time and a foolproof plan to make this last breakup happen.

This time, if I failed, the price? I would be erased.

I couldn't risk it.

Vincent looked at me, his eyes filled with a tangled mix of possessiveness and hurt.

After a long moment, he gave in.

"Okay," he said…