"Break me then." Edward said it as a provocation, for the same damn reason he still talked back to his dad when he was already hurting. Stubborn and contrary and embracing risk rather than ever backing down and missing out. Even if it was just missing out on proving himself. "If you want to watch it so badly, then break me into little pieces. Bring me to my knees in tears. Does that do it for you?"

He turned and raised his eyebrows. "I know you want me."