Chapter 21

Alyssa

I'm so stupid. I thought he changed. That maybe things would work out. He lied to me. Again. And now I'm just fed up with everything. I know he's not my mate or anything, but damn if I could find someone better than him. But no. He was never good enough for me anyway. Not even close. I should have known it wouldn't last. I mean, look who his friends are. They all seem pretty messed up. Maybe that's why they hang out together. Well, whatever. There's nothing else left to say. I officially hate you, Adam Blackwood. Good riddance.

I run to the front porch and throw open the door, storming outside. I slam it behind me, leaning against the railing. I take several long breaths trying to calm myself down. This isn't over yet. I'm going to make sure of that. I'm sick of being treated badly. Sick of people always telling me I'm too much trouble. Why did I think I'd finally found something worth fighting for?

"Hey, Alyssa," Adam says quietly from beside me.

I turn and glare at him. "How