RIKA
I didn't need an explanation for why Riley was leaving. Frankly, I didn't care. What I felt was pure relief knowing she'd be gone soon, knowing we wouldn't have to deal with those awkward silences anymore, those loaded stares she thought I didn't notice. I grabbed her rolling bag from beside the bed. "I'll drop you at the borders."
"No." Her voice came out firm, final. She wrapped her arms around herself like she was holding something in. "I can't be in the same space with you, Rika. Not for that long. I'd lose control."
I didn't know what the hell that meant but I wasn't about to ask. I shrugged, set the bag down. She sighed heavily, her dark eyes searching my face like she was looking for something specific, something I knew I couldn't give her. "Just take care of her," she said
