Chapter 23

“Rosie, we need to talk.” He says.

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“Talk about what? Get out of my face Sterling.” I say calmly. With not one inch of emotion lacing my words. He runs his hand in his hair frustratingly.

“Rosie, don’t do this to me please.” He says.

Wait, do what? Is he talking about what I think he’s talking about? Is he really going there?

I hope he’s not talking about me not being able to make him fully human again. This better be an apology!

“Don’t look at me that way.” He says sadly.

“How am I looking at you, Sterling?” I ask.

“Like I’m a monster.” He replies and moves closer to me. I back away instinctively.

“She’s looking at you the way she should have been looking at you from the very beginning,” Lizzie joins in the conversation. She smirks and sits on the large couch while throwing bits of popcorn in her mouth.

When did she make those?

“Lizzie,” Sterling says in a tone I don’t recognize. He closes his eyes and I see his j