Game over.
Michelle’s POV
The city blurs past the windows of my car, a kaleidoscope of traffic lights, taillights, and neon signs reflecting off the slick asphalt from last night’s rain. My hands grip the steering wheel tighter than necessary, the heat from my anger still lingering beneath my skin, though it’s now mingled with the cold, sharp clarity. Every time I replay his words, the finality in his tone, it’s like a weight settling on my chest, heavy but not crushing, at least not yet. The truth is, I can feel the noise of the city vibrating through me, and I know that sitting here, behind this wheel, I have to figure out what comes next.