“You’re right.” Malice nods once, his gaze never leaving my face. “There’s no reason for me or my brothers to be in your life anymore. We shouldn’t be in your life.” The simple honesty in his voice twists like a dagger in my gut, even though I just said the same thing. I cross my arms over my chest, goosebumps scattering over my skin as I hug myself tightly, clenching my jaw as if that could keep out the pain. “Then go,” I tell him, jerking my chin toward the door. But he doesn’t move. He stays right where he is, rooted to the spot and still staring at me. “There’s no reason for us to be in
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