The Game of Atonement
I laughed like a lunatic, even as tears streamed down my face.
How laughable that it took me until this very moment to realize that everything had been one massive, naked deception!
"Atone?!"
I pointed my finger right at her, screaming at the top of my lungs. "The ones who actually sinned and need to atone are you! Aria, I will never forgive you as long as I live! I hate you!"
Guilt washed over Aria's eyes. She averted her gaze, not daring to look at me.
Right then, Tom cradled his hand, tears welling up in his eyes. "Aria, my finger... I think a rat bit it. It hurts so bad."