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Chapter 23
1 took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. “I know you didn’t mean to kiss Emily, Carter. I get it. But that doesn’t make things any less complicated. She still loves you, and Emily is my best friend”
“So what? You’re leaving me because you don’t want to stop being friends with Emily? That’s not fair,” Carter said, frustration creeping into his
voice.
“I didn’t s
say that Don’t put words in my mouth, I just… I past need time to think, alright We’ll talk more when I’ve cleared my head. I’ll be at the beach house—for a week, no more. If you’re that worried, you can visit..
“Not.” Silas growled, his voice cold. I rolled my eyes at his aggressiveness,
“Fine.” Carter muttered. “But we’ll talk after you get back, right? This isn’t the end for us?
“No,” I said softly. “It’s not.”
Carter looked like he wanted to pull me into his arms–or kiss me–but one glance at Silas, who was seething at my side, made him think twice. “Alright, then 1 love you. Kerry. Always have and always will”
“I love y
“That’s enough.” Silas interrupted, shoving me into the car before I could finish. He flipped Carter the middle finger before starting the engine Carter glared but didn’t retaliate. Instead, he climbed back into his car and drove off
Silas sped down the street, muttering under his breath “Unbelievable.”
“Sorry. I know you expected me to break up with him.” I said quietly.
“I expected you to stab him with that stake you keep under your pillow. I was ready to help you get away with murder.”
“That’s a joke, right!” I asked with a nervous laugh. The look he gave me told me it wasn’t.
I laughed anyway, because what he could I do? This was officially the most awkward moment of my life. Hopefully, it wouldn’t happen again. From now on. Carter and Silas needed to stay as far away from each other as possible
