Royal Rivalry
“You think I don’t understand what you're going through?”
“No,” I said honestly. “I don’t think you do.”
“You’re pushing everyone away.”
“Good.”
“That’s not healthy.”
“I don’t care.”
“You should.”
“I said I don’t.”
He went silent again, and for a second, I almost felt bad.
Then he spoke again. “I miss my friend.”
The words hit the right spot, but I forced myself to stay cold. I had to stay cold.
“That’s unfortunate,” I said.
A disbelieving laugh came from him.