Amara's POV We barely made it down the hallway before the weight of everything crashed down on me. My chest felt heavy, and the tears I’d been holding back spilled over, hot and unrelenting. I stopped, my hand still clutching Caden’s as I turned to face him. “I’m sorry, Caden,” I choked out, my voice trembling. He frowned, his eyes searching mine. “For what?” “For kissing you like that,” I admitted, my words tumbling out in a rush. “It wasn’t fair to you. I just—” My voice broke, and I shook my head, the tears blurring my vision. Caden’s grip on my hand tightened, grounding me. “Hey,” he said softly, his voice steady. “Look at me, Amara.” I hesitated, but eventually, I lifted my gaze to meet his. His blue eyes were filled with so much warmth and understanding that it made my heart ache even more. “You don’t have to apologize for anything,” he said firmly. “Not for that kiss. Not for anything.” “But it wasn’t right,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. “I did it to hurt them,
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