Chapter 68. Known Him All My Life

Adeline POV

“Enough with Theodore!” I repeated, this time with every ounce of anger I could gather. “My life doesn’t revolve around him, Rosa. My life doesn’t!”

I was done with that chapter already.

“It’s been weeks, and I’ve managed to find happiness doing what I love. And what if he’s a rogue or a spy like you said? What if he is? Should I have let him die? Tell me!”

My voice cracked as I pointed to the hallway where Ezra was. My hands trembled slightly, but I didn’t care anymore.

“No... that’s not what I—” Rosa tried, but I was too far gone.

“That’s obviously what you’re insinuating!” I didn’t even realize I was shouting until it hit me that Ezra could probably hear every word.

“I bumped into him, Rosa. He passed out. You expect me to leave him there and walk away? Let him bleed to death? When I’ve sworn to save lives?”

“Okay, okay,” Rosa said finally, her hands raised in surrender. “Maybe I was a bit too harsh, but I honestl