Chapter 117

Nora

"I said get out!" The words came out sharper than I intended, but I couldn't soften them. Couldn't let her see past the thorns. "Leave my room!"

"Nora, I just wanted to—"

"I don't need your concern!" My voice cracked and I hated that too. Tears were burning behind my eyes and I would not cry in front of her. "I don't need anyone! Get out! Now!"

She stood slowly, uncertainty written all over h