Broken Boulder ten detected, nine in a wreck and

I'm sorry, The words spilled from him on the heels of her whine, a panic growing in his chest. I'm sorry. I didn't— I didn't mean to drive you away. I didn't mean to fuck things up, like I always do. It's not you, it was never you. I'm just—
He swallowed hard, voice low and trembling now. I always feel so empty— so worthless, and there are so few things that take that feeling away— I get caught up in it. Everything falls apart, so it's easier if I just don't look. I'm never good enough, so it's easier if I just don't try. All I can think about is making myself feel okay for once.
I didn't mean to let it hurt you, Alarian looked away from her, the tremble reaching his limbs now. But I can't stop.