Eric shot up, the weight of the day crashing down on him like a tidal wave. He had had enough. Too much information swirled in his mind, each piece a dagger to his heart. To know that he was bonded to that deceiving person was just the icing on the cake. The universe must have conspired to give him the worst life possible.
"Wait, Eric!" Kai called out, his voice a desperate plea that echoed in the hallway.
"Leave me alone!" Eric barked, his voice a mix of anger and hurt as he stormed down the corridor, the air thick with unspoken tension. He dashed into his room and slammed the door, his heart racing, but just as he felt the rush of relief, he heard a heavy footstep press against the door, stopping it from closing completely.