Chapter 19

"I'm giving Selena back to you—not because I think I'm not good enough, but because I love her. I love her enough not to stand by and watch her destroy herself like this. Hudson, take good care of her. If you don't, I won't let you off easily," Zion declared. His eyes looked fierce, and I could tell he meant every word. But what could I do? Even if I wanted to care for her, I had no right to anymore. "But we're already over," I replied, sighing. "Aren't you two meant to be together?" "Are you blind? Can't you see she needs you right now?" His voice rose as he spoke. I had always hated being yelled at—especially by someone like him. Glancing around, I noticed that his outburst had attracted some attention; people were starting to peer out of nearby rooms. A nurse approached, visibly annoyed. "This is a hospital. If you need to sort things out, please do it outside. Don't disturb the patients." I apologized to the nurse and led Zion outside to the parking garage. Once there, I look