Bitter Sanctuary

I took two steps back from him. My heart was pounding, not from fear... but from devastation.

“I get that you’re mad,” I said slowly, my voice trembling. “I get that tensions are high. So I suggest... you take a moment and get yourself together.”

I turned, refusing to meet his eyes.

“I’m going to check on the person you don’t want me to talk about. I’m going to make sure Rosa and everyone else are