COLE
I went quiet. Processing what she just admitted. That she'd done all of this because of me. For me.
"I was angry at you for a long time." I pushed my plate away. "Really fucking angry. Because of the choices you made. How you handled everything with the bond. The way it all went down."
I paused. Looked at her directly.
"But I get it now." I ran my hand through my hair.
"I understand how it makes you do stupid shit. Makes you make choices that don't make any sense to anyone else. I understand what it's like to want someone you can't have. To be pulled towards someone no matter what."
She reached across the table and grabbed my hands tightly. I could feel the rough texture of her burn scars under my fingers.
"Is it still Lila?" Her voice was gentle now.
I nodded. Couldn't speak.
"Do you know if she feels the same way about you?"
