Just as Cara’s hand flew up to slap me, I broke away from the kiss, breathless and trembling. Her hand froze in mid-air, her eyes wide with shock and fury, but I didn't back down. I locked my eyes onto hers and delivered my final word."You are mine, Cara. I will not stop until you remember how much you love me. I won't give up, I won't! Mark my words."The words echoed inside the cramped, suffocating space of the car. Cara’s hand slowly dropped back to her side, her chest heaving as she stared at me in disbelief. The wall she had built around herself was still there, but I had finally cracked it open, leaving her breathless and entirely unable to deny the fire still lingering between us. Without waiting for her to recover or reply, I shifted the car back into drive and pressed down on the gas, steering us back onto the road toward the house. The pieces of the tragic puzzle finally fell into place, revealing a truth far more painful than simple memory loss. Cara sat frozen agains
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