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Chapter 65: Breaking Point

[Lily]

I watch patiently as a range of emotions travel across Atticus’ face. Surprise, fear, horror--but not lust or desire. All of his usual cheeky flirtiness has been replaced and put aside, locked down between a gaze that is growing stony and cold as he shuts down all feelings and emotions.

He closes his eyes and with a deep sigh replies, “No.”

Standing, he dusts off his hands and walks back through the door into the cabin.

"Hold up!" I shout after him, both embarrassed and angry at the sudden rejection. Why doesn't he want this? Is it because it's me? I know it isn't because he's shy. I've seen him with Evie. "Why ever not?"

Standing in the middle of the room, his back rises up and down as he takes long, slow breaths.

"Atticus?" I try again, my voice shaking with nerves. "Did I say something wrong did I..."

"Why me?" he asks without turning around. "Why are you asking this of me?" Somehow he seems even angrier than I am, his fists clenched as his body shakes. "Is that wha
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Sorry for the long delays. I promise, I have not given up on this story!

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