The Cruel Truth

Valentin’s POV

“Stop the car,” I ordered.

The tires screeched against the pavement as the car rolled to a halt halfway across the bridge. I pushed the door open and stepped out before either of them could say anything else.

I walked to the edge of the bridge and gripped the rail, watching the sunlight dance over the water, as my pulse roared in my ears, harsh and uneven.

Behind me, Wyatt’s voice c