Severing the Bond

Valerie’s POV

Darius left in such a rush, that I was a little dizzy. But the no he had given before his departure had been as definitive as ever. I’m not sure I could have argued it even if he had stayed.

Mom touched my shoulder. “I’m sorry, dear. Men can be stubborn sometimes.”

I lowered my head, feeling defeated. I had thought that my winning the tournament would have been what finally changed h